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Word: MUTILATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 U 1 T 1 I 1 L 1 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /mสŒหˆtษชlรฆte/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 MUTILATE

verb
  1. To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.
  2. To destroy beyond recognition.
  3. To render imperfect or defective.
adjective
  1. Deprived of, or having lost, an important part; mutilated.
  2. Having fin-like appendages or flukes instead of legs, as a cetacean does.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "mutilate" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "mutilate" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MUTILATE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MUTILATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MUTILATE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MUTILATE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in MUTILATE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in MUTILATE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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