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Word: OPERATING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 P 3 E 1 R 1 A 1 T 1 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /ษ’peหˆrรฆtษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 OPERATING

verb
  1. To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
  2. To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.
  3. To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
adjective
  1. In operation; that operates.

    "Don't touch the operating machinery."

  2. Involved in an operation.

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 "operating" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "operating" 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

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OPERATING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
OPERATING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OPERATING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, OPERATING is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in OPERATING? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in OPERATING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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