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Word: LUMBER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 U 1 M 3 B 3 E 1 R 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /lสŒหˆmber/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile M (3 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 A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of LUMBER

noun
  1. Old furniture or other items that take up room, or are stored away.
  2. Useless or cumbrous material.
  3. A pawnbroker's shop, or room for storing articles put in pawn; hence, a pledge, or pawn.
verb
  1. To move clumsily and heavily; to move slowly.
  2. (with with) To load down with things, to fill, to encumber, to impose an unwanted burden on

    "I got lumbered with that boring woman all afternoon."

  3. To heap together in disorder.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "lumber" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "lumber" 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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUMBER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LUMBER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LUMBER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LUMBER is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in LUMBER? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in LUMBER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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