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Word: FUNCTIONARIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 U 1 N 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 A 1 R 1 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 13 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /fสŒnkหˆtษชษ’nรฆrษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 6
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 11
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
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 FUNCTIONARIES

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A paper-pusher, bean counter.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FUNCTIONARIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FUNCTIONARIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FUNCTIONARIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FUNCTIONARIES is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in FUNCTIONARIES? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in FUNCTIONARIES.

๐Ÿ”— 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

Words that contain the exact same letters as FUNCTIONARIES:

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

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