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Word: NESSES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 S 1 S 1 E 1 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /neหˆsses/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 7 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile N (1 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "SS". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of NESSES

noun
  1. A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.)

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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nesses" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "nesses" 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

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 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NESSES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NESSES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NESSES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NESSES is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in NESSES? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in NESSES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as NESSES:

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of NESSES:

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Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of NESSES:

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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Words Starting with N

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Words Ending with S

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