Word: MERLIN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of MERLIN
- A small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.
- A cytoskeletal protein active in the suppression of tumors.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "merlin" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "merlin" to secure the victory."
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
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) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERLIN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MERLIN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MERLIN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MERLIN:
- # the merlin effect
- # master of merlin
- # playing with merlin
- # in terms of merlin
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with M
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