Word: IMPORTUNING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of IMPORTUNING
- To bother, trouble, irritate.
- To harass with persistent requests.
- To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals.
- The act by which somebody is importuned; pleading harassment.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "importuning" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "importuning" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IMPORTUNING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is IMPORTUNING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in IMPORTUNING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing IMPORTUNING:
- # the importuning effect
- # master of importuning
- # playing with importuning
- # in terms of importuning
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