Word: OUD
โ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 U 1 D 2
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /ษหสd/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 4 pts
WWF Score 5 pts
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Vowels 2
Consonants 1
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy Vowel-heavy word. Excellent for clearing your rack if you are stuck with too many vowels. Place it strategically to rotate letters.
Definition of OUD
noun
- A short-necked and fretless plucked stringed instrument of the lute family, of Arab and Turkish origin.
- (perfume) Agarwood.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "oud" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "oud" to secure the victory."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OUD a valid Scrabble word? โผ
OUD is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OUD worth in Scrabble? โผ
In Scrabble, OUD is worth 4 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 5 points.
How many syllables are in OUD? โผ
There is 1 syllable in OUD.
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OUD:
- # the oud effect
- # master of oud
- # playing with oud
- # in terms of oud
Word Family
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