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Word: HOMICIDE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 O 1 M 3 I 1 C 3 I 1 D 2 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /hษ’หˆmษชsษชde/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 HOMICIDE

noun
  1. The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.
  2. A person who kills another.
  3. (police jargon) A victim of homicide; a person who has been unlawfully killed by someone else.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOMICIDE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
HOMICIDE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is HOMICIDE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, HOMICIDE is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in HOMICIDE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in HOMICIDE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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