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Word: GOODBYE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 O 1 O 1 D 2 B 3 Y 4 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษกuหหˆษ’dbaษชe/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "OO". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 GOODBYE

noun
  1. An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

    "They made their good-byes."

verb
  1. To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.
interjection
  1. Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "goodbye", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "goodbye" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOODBYE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GOODBYE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GOODBYE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GOODBYE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in GOODBYE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in GOODBYE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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