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Word: EXPLAINING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 P 3 L 1 A 1 I 1 N 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /ekspหˆlรฆษชnษชndส’/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 25 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
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 EXPLAINING

verb
  1. To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

    "To explain a chapter of the Bible."

  2. To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
  3. To make flat, smooth out.
noun
  1. Explanation

    "You've got some explaining to do!"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 20 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 20 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 25 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXPLAINING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXPLAINING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXPLAINING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXPLAINING is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 25 points.
How many syllables are in EXPLAINING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EXPLAINING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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