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Word: INDICATES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
I 1 N 1 D 2 I 1 C 3 A 1 T 1 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /ษชndหˆษชkรฆtes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 INDICATES

verb
  1. To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

    "The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

  2. To show or manifest by symptoms; to point to as the proper remedies.

    "Great prostration of strength indicates the use of stimulants."

  3. To signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left.

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INDICATES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
INDICATES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is INDICATES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, INDICATES is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in INDICATES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in INDICATES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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