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Word: NERVY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 R 1 V 4 Y 4
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /nหˆervi/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of NERVY

adjective
  1. Having nerve; bold; brazen.
  2. Feeling nervous, anxious or agitated.
  3. Strong; sinewy.

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 "The referee verified that "nervy" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nervy" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NERVY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NERVY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NERVY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NERVY is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in NERVY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in NERVY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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 (5 Letters)

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