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Word: INITIALIZATION

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
I 1 N 1 I 1 T 1 I 1 A 1 L 1 I 1 Z 10 A 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 14 letters
Syllables 6
Pronunciation /ɪnɪtˈɪælɪzætɪɒn/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 23 pts
WWF Score 26 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 8
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile Z (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
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 INITIALIZATION

noun
  1. The process of preparing something to begin.
  2. An act of preparing something to begin.
  3. An assignment of an initial value for a data object or variable

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

🗣️ Example Sentences

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

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) ✓ Valid 23 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 23 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 26 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INITIALIZATION a valid Scrabble word?
INITIALIZATION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is INITIALIZATION worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, INITIALIZATION is worth 23 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 26 points.
How many syllables are in INITIALIZATION?
There are 6 syllables in INITIALIZATION.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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