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Word: FETCHING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 E 1 T 1 C 3 H 4 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /feหˆtkษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 6
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 FETCHING

verb
  1. To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.
  2. To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for.

    "If you put some new tyres on it, and clean it up a bit, the car should fetch about $5,000"

  3. To bring or get within reach by going; to reach; to arrive at; to attain; to reach by sailing.

    "to fetch headway or sternway"

adjective
  1. Attractive; pleasant to regard.
noun
  1. The act by which something is fetched.

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 "The referee verified that "fetching" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fetching" to secure the victory."

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FETCHING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FETCHING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FETCHING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FETCHING is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in FETCHING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in FETCHING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as FETCHING:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of FETCHING:

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with F

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