Word: LEGATES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LEGATES
- A deputy representing the pope, specifically a papal ambassador sent on special ecclesiastical missions.
- An ambassador or messenger.
- The deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "legates" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "legates" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEGATES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEGATES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEGATES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEGATES:
- # the legates effect
- # master of legates
- # playing with legates
- # in terms of legates
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of LEGATES:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of LEGATES:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of LEGATES:
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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Words Starting with L
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