Word: NEFARIOUS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of NEFARIOUS
- Sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics.
"Aliens have a nefarious connotation in many science fiction books."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nefarious" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "nefarious" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEFARIOUS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NEFARIOUS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NEFARIOUS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NEFARIOUS:
- # the nefarious effect
- # master of nefarious
- # playing with nefarious
- # in terms of nefarious
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