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Word: HIATUS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 I 1 A 1 T 1 U 1 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /hษชหˆรฆtสŒs/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile H (4 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 A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of HIATUS

noun
  1. A gap in a series, making it incomplete.
  2. An interruption, break or pause.
  3. An unexpected break from work.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "hiatus" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "hiatus" conveys a high level of precision."

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HIATUS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
HIATUS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HIATUS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, HIATUS is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in HIATUS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in HIATUS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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