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Word: LIMBA

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 I 1 M 3 B 3 A 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /lหˆษชmbรฆ/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of LIMBA

noun
  1. A large African tree, Terminalia superba, whose hard wood is used for furniture, table tennis paddles and musical instruments.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "limba" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "limba" can significantly improve your writing style."

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

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIMBA a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LIMBA is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LIMBA worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LIMBA is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in LIMBA? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in LIMBA.

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๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Synonyms
afara

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as LIMBA:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

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

LIMBAS

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of LIMBA:

BAIL BALM BIMA BLAM IAMB LAMB LIMA LIMB MAIL AIL AIM ALB AMI BAL BAM LAB LAM LIB MIB MIL AB AI AL AM BA BI LA LI MA MI

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of LIMBA:

limbas unlimba relimba limbaing limbaed

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

litba linba lisba slimba

Same Length Words (5 Letters)

Other valid 5-letter Scrabble words:

KIBLA KITES KNOLL KORMA KYAKS LAIRD LAREE LAURA

Words Starting with L

Other words starting with the letter L:

LIMBO LINTY LOAMY LOIDS LORIS LOWER LUNAS LYCEA

Words Ending with A

Other words ending in the letter A:

AJIVA BIOTA COBRA DULIA GENOA JNANA LUFFA MOIRA

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