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Word: EMPLACES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 M 3 P 3 L 1 A 1 C 3 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /emหˆplรฆses/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 EMPLACES

Verb
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of emplace

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

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 "The referee verified that "emplaces" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "emplaces" to secure the victory."

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMPLACES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EMPLACES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EMPLACES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EMPLACES is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in EMPLACES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in EMPLACES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as EMPLACES:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of EMPLACES:

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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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