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Word: LINKING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 I 1 N 1 K 5 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /lษชหˆnkษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 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 LINKING

verb
  1. To connect two or more things.
  2. (of a Web page) To contain a hyperlink to another page.

    "My homepage links to my wife's."

  3. To supply (somebody) with a hyperlink; to direct by means of a link.

    "Haven't you seen his Web site? I'll link you to it."

verb
  1. To skip or trip along smartly; to go quickly.
noun
  1. Linkage
adjective
  1. Serving to connect other things together.

    "Conjunctions frequently function as linking words in a sentence."

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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "linking" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "linking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LINKING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LINKING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LINKING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LINKING is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in LINKING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in LINKING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook 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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