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Word: LETDOWNS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 E 1 T 1 D 2 O 1 W 4 N 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /leหˆtdษ’wns/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 LETDOWNS

noun
  1. A disappointment or anticlimax.

    "After seeing all the advertisements, the show itself was quite a let-down."

  2. The neurohormonal release of milk in dairy cows or in breastfeeding human mothers.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LETDOWNS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LETDOWNS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LETDOWNS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LETDOWNS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in LETDOWNS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in LETDOWNS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as LETDOWNS:

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Hook Words

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

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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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