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Word: EXPLICATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 P 3 L 1 I 1 C 3 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /eksหˆplษชkรฆte/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 23 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 Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 EXPLICATE

verb
  1. To explain meticulously or in great detail; to elucidate; to analyze.

    "My homework is to explicate a poem."

adjective
  1. Evolved; unfolded.

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 "Please ensure you spell "explicate" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "explicate" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXPLICATE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXPLICATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXPLICATE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXPLICATE is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in EXPLICATE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EXPLICATE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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