Word: GARBANZO
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Definition of GARBANZO
- An edible pulse, Cicer arietinum, of the family Leguminosae or Fabaceae and subfamilies Faboideae or Papilionoideae, with white or purple-blue flowers and small feathery leaves on both sides of the stem and pods containing two to three peas.
- A seed of this plant; the chickpea.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "garbanzo" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "garbanzo" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GARBANZO a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GARBANZO worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GARBANZO? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GARBANZO:
- # the garbanzo effect
- # master of garbanzo
- # playing with garbanzo
- # in terms of garbanzo
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