Word: EXTORTED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EXTORTED
- To take or seize off an unwilling person by physical force, menace, duress, torture, or any undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity
"to extort a promise"
- To obtain by means of the offense of extortion.
- To twist outwards.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "extorted" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "extorted" can significantly improve your writing style."
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 | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXTORTED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXTORTED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXTORTED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXTORTED:
- # the extorted effect
- # master of extorted
- # playing with extorted
- # in terms of extorted
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