Word: OPENED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of OPENED
- To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
"Turn the doorknob to open the door."
- To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.
"He opened a path through the undergrowth."
- To bring up, broach.
"I don't want to open that subject."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "opened" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "opened" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OPENED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is OPENED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in OPENED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OPENED:
- # the opened effect
- # master of opened
- # playing with opened
- # in terms of opened
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of OPENED:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of OPENED:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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