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Word: PANIC

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 A 1 N 1 I 1 C 3
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /pหˆรฆnษชs/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of PANIC

noun
  1. Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.
  2. Rapid reduction in asset prices due to broad efforts to raise cash in anticipation of continuing decline in asset prices.
  3. A kernel panic or system crash.
verb
  1. To feel overwhelming fear.
  2. To cause somebody to panic.
  3. (by extension) To crash.
adjective
  1. Pertaining to the god Pan.
  2. Of fear, fright etc: sudden or overwhelming (attributed by the ancient Greeks to the influence of Pan).
noun
  1. A plant of the genus Panicum.

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 "Please ensure you spell "panic" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "panic" can significantly improve your writing style."

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

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PANIC a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PANIC is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PANIC worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PANIC is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in PANIC? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in PANIC.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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