Word: EXTRICATION
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Definition of EXTRICATION
- The act or process of extricating or disentangling; a freeing from perplexities; disentanglement.
- Rescue of a trapped person in a vehicle or machinery.
- The act of sending out or evolving.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "extrication", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "extrication" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 20 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXTRICATION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXTRICATION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXTRICATION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXTRICATION:
- # the extrication effect
- # master of extrication
- # playing with extrication
- # in terms of extrication
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