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Word: GUIDE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 U 1 I 1 D 2 E 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ษกหˆสŒษชde/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile G (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of GUIDE

noun
  1. Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.

    "The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits."

  2. A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
  3. A sign that guides people; guidepost.
verb
  1. To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
  2. To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
  3. To exert control or influence over someone or something.

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 "guide", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "guide" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GUIDE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GUIDE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GUIDE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GUIDE is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in GUIDE? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in GUIDE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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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