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Word: ELIDE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 L 1 I 1 D 2 E 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /eหˆlษชde/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 7 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of ELIDE

verb
  1. To leave out or omit (something).
  2. To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable.
  3. To conflate; to smear together; to blur the distinction between.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "elide" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "elide" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELIDE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ELIDE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ELIDE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ELIDE is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in ELIDE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in ELIDE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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Words Starting with E

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Words Ending with E

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