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Word: NINE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 I 1 N 1 E 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /nหˆษชne/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 4 pts
WWF Score 6 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of NINE

noun
  1. The digit or figure 9.
  2. A playing card with nine pips.
  3. A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
numeral
  1. A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.
  2. Describing a group or set with nine elements.

    "A cat has nine lives."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "nine" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "nine" in early literature."

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 4 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 4 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 6 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NINE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NINE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NINE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NINE is worth 4 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 6 points.
How many syllables are in NINE? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in NINE.

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๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Synonyms
IX

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as NINE:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

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

NINES

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of NINE:

INN EN IN NE

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of NINE:

nines unnine renine nining nined

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

nitne ninne nisne snine

Same Length Words (4 Letters)

Other valid 4-letter Scrabble words:

SEWN SHUL SINS SLAW SNIB SOLS SOYS STAY

Words Starting with N

Other words starting with the letter N:

NOGG NUMB NAZI NIDE NONE NAFF NEGS NITE

Words Ending with E

Other words ending in the letter E:

KYTE LUBE MIRE NOPE PLIE RILE SAVE SYNE

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