Word: LAUGHTER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LAUGHTER
- The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
"Their loud laughter betrayed their presence."
- A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
- A reason for merriment.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "laughter" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "laughter" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAUGHTER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LAUGHTER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LAUGHTER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LAUGHTER:
- # the laughter effect
- # master of laughter
- # playing with laughter
- # in terms of laughter
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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Words Starting with L
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