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Word: GUESS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 U 1 E 1 S 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ษกหˆสŒess/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile G (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "SS". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of GUESS

verb
  1. To reach a partly (or totally) unqualified conclusion.
  2. To solve by a correct conjecture; to conjecture rightly.

    "He who guesses the riddle shall have the ring."

  3. To suppose (introducing a proposition of uncertain plausibility).

    "That album is quite hard to find, but I guess you could try ordering it online."

noun
  1. A prediction about the outcome of something, typically made without factual evidence or support.

    "If you don't know the answer, take a guess."

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 "Please ensure you spell "guess" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "guess" can significantly improve your writing style."

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

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GUESS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GUESS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GUESS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GUESS is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in GUESS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in GUESS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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