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Word: MAINFRAMES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 A 1 I 1 N 1 F 4 R 1 A 1 M 3 E 1 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /mรฆษชหˆnfrรฆmes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 MAINFRAMES

noun
  1. A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital

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 "In professional circles, using the word "mainframes" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "mainframes", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAINFRAMES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MAINFRAMES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MAINFRAMES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MAINFRAMES is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in MAINFRAMES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in MAINFRAMES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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