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Word: NETSUKE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 T 1 S 1 U 1 K 5 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /neหˆtsสŒke/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 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 NETSUKE

noun
  1. A small, often collectible, artistic carving characterized by an opening or two small holes (็ด้€šใ—), most commonly made of wood or ivory, used as a fob at the end of a cord attached to a suspended pouch containing pens, medicines, or tobacco. Netsuke originated in feudal Japan in the late 16th and 17th centuries.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NETSUKE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NETSUKE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NETSUKE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NETSUKE is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in NETSUKE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in NETSUKE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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