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Word: EIGHTEEN

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 I 1 G 2 H 4 T 1 E 1 E 1 N 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /eษชหˆษกtiหen/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of EIGHTEEN

numeral
  1. The cardinal number occurring after seventeen and before nineteen, represented in Roman numerals as XVIII and in Arabic numerals as 18.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "eighteen" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "eighteen" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EIGHTEEN a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EIGHTEEN is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EIGHTEEN worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EIGHTEEN is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in EIGHTEEN? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in EIGHTEEN.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EIGHTEEN:

  • # the eighteen effect
  • # master of eighteen
  • # playing with eighteen
  • # in terms of eighteen

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with E

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