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Word: PAYABLE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 A 1 Y 4 A 1 B 3 L 1 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /pรฆหˆaษชรฆble/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 PAYABLE

noun
  1. (in the plural) Debts owed by a business; liabilities.
  2. (sometimes postpositive) A thing that may be paid.
adjective
  1. Due to be paid.

    "Is value-added tax payable on planning application fees?"

  2. Able to be paid.
  3. Of a mine etc.: capable of yielding profit; profitable.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed with the Latin adjectival suffix "-abilis", denoting capability, worthiness, or ability to undergo an action.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "payable" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "payable" in early literature."

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 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PAYABLE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PAYABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PAYABLE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PAYABLE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in PAYABLE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PAYABLE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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