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Word: EXPLAINER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 P 3 L 1 A 1 I 1 N 1 E 1 R 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /eksหˆplรฆษชner/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
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 EXPLAINER

noun
  1. Agent noun of explain; one who explains.
  2. A guide that explains a topic.

    "Confused by the Olympics? Here's an explainer."

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "explainer", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "explainer" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXPLAINER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXPLAINER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXPLAINER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXPLAINER is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in EXPLAINER? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EXPLAINER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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