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Word: PELLITORY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 E 1 L 1 L 1 I 1 T 1 O 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /pelหˆlษชtษ’ri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 PELLITORY

noun
  1. Pellitory of the wall (Parietaria officinalis).
  2. Any plant of the genus Parietaria.
  3. Achillea ptarmica (European pellitory, bastard pellitory, wild pellitory, sneezewort.
noun
  1. Pellitory of Spain (Anacyclus pyrethrum), a plant containing an oil once used for toothaches and facial neuralgia.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "pellitory", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "pellitory" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PELLITORY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PELLITORY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PELLITORY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PELLITORY is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in PELLITORY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in PELLITORY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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