Word: EXPANDED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EXPANDED
- To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
"You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."
- To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
"A flower expands its leaves."
- To express (something) at length and/or in detail.
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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "expanded" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "expanded" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPANDED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXPANDED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXPANDED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXPANDED:
- # the expanded effect
- # master of expanded
- # playing with expanded
- # in terms of expanded
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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