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Word: KILLINGLY

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
K 5 I 1 L 1 L 1 I 1 N 1 G 2 L 1 Y 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kɪlˈlɪnɡli/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 21 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 KILLINGLY

No definition found for KILLINGLY in the public dictionary database. However, this is a fully verified, valid Scrabble word.

Phonetic & Syllables

Rough Pronunciation: /kɪlˈlɪnɡli/

Syllables: 3

Difficulty Level: Master

Spelling Pitfalls

Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.

Board Strategy & Placement Advice

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.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "killingly" to secure the victory."
  • "Please ensure you spell "killingly" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

🎯 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) ✓ Valid 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 21 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KILLINGLY a valid Scrabble word?
KILLINGLY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is KILLINGLY worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, KILLINGLY is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 21 points.
How many syllables are in KILLINGLY?
There are 3 syllables in KILLINGLY.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as KILLINGLY:

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Hook Words

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

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Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of KILLINGLY:

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