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Word: FANCY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 A 1 N 1 C 3 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /fหˆรฆnsi/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of FANCY

noun
  1. The imagination.
  2. An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.
  3. An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.
adjective
  1. Decorative.

    "This is a fancy shawl."

  2. Of a superior grade.

    "This box contains bottles of the fancy grade of jelly."

  3. Executed with skill.

    "He initiated the game winning play with a fancy, deked saucer pass to the winger."

adverb
  1. In a fancy manner; fancily.
verb
  1. To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

    "I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine."

  2. Would like

    "Do you fancy going to town this weekend?"

  3. To be sexually attracted to.

    "I fancy that girl over there."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fancy" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "fancy" conveys a high level of precision."

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

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) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FANCY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FANCY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FANCY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FANCY is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in FANCY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in FANCY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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