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Word: HOSTELS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
H 4 O 1 S 1 T 1 E 1 L 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /hษ’หˆstels/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
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 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 HOSTELS

noun
  1. A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel
  2. (not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food
  3. A small, unendowed college in Oxford or Cambridge.

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 "The referee verified that "hostels" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hostels" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as HOSTELS:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of HOSTELS:

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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