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Word: PARALYSES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 A 1 R 1 A 1 L 1 Y 4 S 1 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /pรฆrหˆรฆlaษชses/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 PARALYSES

verb
  1. To afflict with paralysis.
  2. To make unable to move; to immobilize.
  3. To make unable to function properly.

    "The transport strike paralysed the city."

noun
  1. The complete loss of voluntary control of part of a person's body, such as one or more limbs.
  2. A state of being unable to act.

    "The government has been in a paralysis since it lost its majority in the parliament."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PARALYSES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PARALYSES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PARALYSES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PARALYSES is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in PARALYSES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PARALYSES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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