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Word: EXTORTION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 T 1 O 1 R 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /eksหˆtษ’rtษชษ’n/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
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 EXTORTION

noun
  1. The practice of extorting money or other property by the use of force or threats.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "extortion" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "extortion", surprising the rest of the board members."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXTORTION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXTORTION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXTORTION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXTORTION is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in EXTORTION? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EXTORTION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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