Word: FUNCTIONARIES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FUNCTIONARIES
- A person employed as an official in a bureaucracy (usually corporate or governmental) who holds limited authority and primarily serves to carry out a simple function for which discretion is not required.
- A paper-pusher, bean counter.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "functionaries" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "functionaries" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FUNCTIONARIES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FUNCTIONARIES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FUNCTIONARIES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FUNCTIONARIES:
- # the functionaries effect
- # master of functionaries
- # playing with functionaries
- # in terms of functionaries
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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