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Word: HACKING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 A 1 C 3 K 5 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /hรฆหˆkkษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 HACKING

verb
  1. To chop or cut down in a rough manner.

    "They hacked the brush down and made their way through the jungle."

  2. To cough noisily.

    "This cold is awful. I can't stop hacking."

  3. To withstand or put up with a difficult situation.

    "Can you hack it out here with no electricity or running water?"

verb
  1. To lay (bricks) on a rack to dry.
  2. To keep (young hawks) in a state of partial freedom, before they are trained.
verb
  1. To make common or cliched; to vulgarise.
  2. To ride a horse at a regular pace; to ride on a road (as opposed to riding cross-country etc.).
  3. To be exposed or offered or to common use for hire; to turn prostitute.
verb
  1. To play hackeysack.
adjective
  1. Short and interrupted, broken, jerky; hacky.

    "A hacking cough. A hacking laugh. A hacking breath. A hacking cry."

noun
  1. Playful solving of technical work that requires deep understanding, especially of a computer system.
  2. Unauthorized attempts to bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network. See also cracker.
  3. A dry coughing; the emission of a succession of short coughs.

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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hacking" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "hacking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HACKING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
HACKING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HACKING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, HACKING is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in HACKING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in HACKING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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