Word: MISDIRECTION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of MISDIRECTION
- An act of misleading, of convincing someone to concentrate in an incorrect direction.
"The magician used misdirection to get us to watch his left hand while he did something with his right hand."
- An error of law within a judgement committed by a judge or judges of a lower court, particularly as found by an appeals court
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "misdirection" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "misdirection", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MISDIRECTION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MISDIRECTION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MISDIRECTION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MISDIRECTION:
- # the misdirection effect
- # master of misdirection
- # playing with misdirection
- # in terms of misdirection
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