Word: FETCHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FETCHING
- To retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.
- 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"
- To bring or get within reach by going; to reach; to arrive at; to attain; to reach by sailing.
"to fetch headway or sternway"
- Attractive; pleasant to regard.
- The act by which something is fetched.
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 "fetching" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fetching" 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
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) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FETCHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FETCHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FETCHING? โผ
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๐ 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
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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