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Word: FAILURES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 A 1 I 1 L 1 U 1 R 1 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /fรฆหˆษชlสŒres/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 FAILURES

noun
  1. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
  2. An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
  3. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "failures" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "failures" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FAILURES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FAILURES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FAILURES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FAILURES is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in FAILURES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in FAILURES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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