Word: DRYING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DRYING
- To lose moisture.
"The clothes dried on the line."
- To remove moisture from.
"Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief."
- To be thirsty.
- The act of drying.
- A method of food preservation by removing water.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "drying" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "drying" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DRYING:
- # the drying effect
- # master of drying
- # playing with drying
- # in terms of drying
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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