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Word: ENEMY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 N 1 E 1 M 3 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /eหˆnemi/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of ENEMY

noun
  1. Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

    "Crush the enemy!"

  2. A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.

    "Rally together against a common enemy."

  3. Something harmful or threatening to another
verb
  1. To make an enemy of.
adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ENEMY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ENEMY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ENEMY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ENEMY is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in ENEMY? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in ENEMY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as ENEMY:

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Hook Words

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

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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Words Ending with Y

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