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Word: FUNCTIONING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 U 1 N 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /fสŒnkหˆtษชษ’nษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 23 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 FUNCTIONING

verb
  1. To have a function.
  2. To carry out a function; to be in action.
noun
  1. Action of the verb function.
  2. Manner by which something functions; the workings.
adjective
  1. Functional, working
  2. (of a person) Mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.

    "Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me."

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 "In professional circles, using the word "functioning" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "functioning", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FUNCTIONING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FUNCTIONING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FUNCTIONING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FUNCTIONING is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in FUNCTIONING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in FUNCTIONING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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