Word: LILTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LILTING
- To do something rhythmically, with animation and quickness, usually of music.
- To sing cheerfully, especially in Gaelic.
- To utter with spirit, animation, or gaiety; to sing with spirit and liveliness.
- A type of lively singing without any musical accompaniment, where the tune itself is sung, often to nonsense syllables.
- Having a lilt; with energy, spirit and sprightliness; lively and cheerful.
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 "The referee verified that "lilting" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lilting" to secure the victory."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LILTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LILTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LILTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LILTING:
- # the lilting effect
- # master of lilting
- # playing with lilting
- # in terms of lilting
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of LILTING:
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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Words Starting with L
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