Word: DROPPING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DROPPING
- To fall in droplets (of a liquid).
- To drip (a liquid).
"The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer."
- Generally, to fall (straight down).
"A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky."
- Something dropped.
- (usually in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung.
"a rabbit dropping"
- The act of something that drops or falls.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dropping" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "dropping" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DROPPING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DROPPING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DROPPING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DROPPING:
- # the dropping effect
- # master of dropping
- # playing with dropping
- # in terms of dropping
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