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Word: HAZEL

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 A 1 Z 10 E 1 L 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /hหˆรฆzel/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile Z (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy Contains high-value "Z" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of HAZEL

noun
  1. A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
  2. The nut of the hazel tree.
  3. The wood of a hazelnut tree.
adjective
  1. Of a greenish-brown colour. (often used to refer to eye colour)

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "hazel" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "hazel" in early literature."

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

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

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 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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