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Word: GOALTENDING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 O 1 A 1 L 1 T 1 E 1 N 1 D 2 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /ษกษ’รฆlหˆtendษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile G (2 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 GOALTENDING

verb
  1. To engage in goaltending, interference with the ball on its downward path to the basket
  2. To act as a goaltender, to tend goal, to mind the nets.
noun
  1. A violation which occurs when a player interferes with the movement of the ball toward the basket.
  2. The activity of a goaltender.

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 "goaltending" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "goaltending", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOALTENDING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GOALTENDING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GOALTENDING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GOALTENDING is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in GOALTENDING? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in GOALTENDING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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