Word: KEEPING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of KEEPING
- To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
"to keep silence;โ to keep one's word;โ to keep possession"
- (heading) To hold the status of something.
- (heading) To hold or be held in a state.
- Conformity or harmony.
"The foreground of this painting is not in keeping."
- Charge or care.
- Maintenance; support; provision; feed.
"The cattle have good keeping."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "keeping" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "keeping", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEEPING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is KEEPING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in KEEPING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing KEEPING:
- # the keeping effect
- # master of keeping
- # playing with keeping
- # in terms of keeping
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of KEEPING:
Word Family
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