Word: EXPLODE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EXPLODE
- To destroy with an explosion.
"The assassin exploded the car by means of a car bomb."
- To destroy violently or abruptly.
"They sought to explode the myth."
- To create an exploded view of.
"Explode the assembly drawing so that all the fasteners are visible."
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 "explode" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "explode" 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 | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXPLODE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXPLODE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXPLODE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXPLODE:
- # the explode effect
- # master of explode
- # playing with explode
- # in terms of explode
Anagrams
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