Word: LOCKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LOCKING
- To become fastened in place.
"If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock."
- To fasten with a lock.
"Remember to lock the door when you leave."
- To be capable of becoming fastened in place.
"This door locks with a key."
- The act by which something is locked.
- The use of a lock or a mutex to restrict access to a part of the code to at most one process.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "locking" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "locking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก 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!
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 | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LOCKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LOCKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LOCKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LOCKING:
- # the locking effect
- # master of locking
- # playing with locking
- # in terms of locking
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