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Word: ORANGUTAN

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 R 1 A 1 N 1 G 2 U 1 T 1 A 1 N 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /ษ’rรฆหˆnษกสŒtรฆn/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile G (2 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 ORANGUTAN

noun
  1. An arboreal anthropoid ape genus Pongo consisting of two species, Pongo pygmaeus of Borneo and Pongo abelii of Sumatra, having a shaggy reddish-brown coat, long arms, and no tail.

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 "orangutan" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "orangutan" 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

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ORANGUTAN a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
ORANGUTAN is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is ORANGUTAN worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, ORANGUTAN is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in ORANGUTAN? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in ORANGUTAN.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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