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Word: GUILTY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 U 1 I 1 L 1 T 1 Y 4
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษกสŒหˆษชlti/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
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 The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of GUILTY

noun
  1. A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
  2. A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
  3. One who is declared guilty of a crime.
adjective
  1. Responsible for a dishonest act.

    "He was guilty of cheating at cards."

  2. Judged to have committed a crime.

    "The guilty man was led away."

  3. Having a sense of guilt.

    "Do you have a guilty conscience?"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "guilty", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "guilty" 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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GUILTY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GUILTY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GUILTY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GUILTY is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in GUILTY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in GUILTY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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