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Word: MINING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 I 1 N 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /mษชหˆnษชndส’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
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 MINING

verb
  1. To remove (ore) from the ground.
  2. To dig into, for ore or metal.
  3. To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).
noun
  1. The activity of removing solid valuables from the earth.

    "gold mining"

  2. Any activity that extracts or undermines.

    "His extensive mining for apparently statistically significant results made any of his results questionable."

  3. The activity of placing explosives underground, rigged to explode

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 "mining" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "mining" can significantly improve your writing style."

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

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MINING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MINING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MINING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MINING is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in MINING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in MINING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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