Word: FAILED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FAILED
- To be unsuccessful.
"Throughout my life, I have always failed."
- Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
"The truck failed to start."
- To neglect.
"The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors."
- Unsuccessful
- Decayed; worn out.
- Bankrupt.
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 "The referee verified that "failed" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "failed" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FAILED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FAILED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FAILED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FAILED:
- # the failed effect
- # master of failed
- # playing with failed
- # in terms of failed
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of FAILED:
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Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of FAILED:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with F
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