Word: PERSISTENT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PERSISTENT
- Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."
- Insistently repetitive.
"There was a persistent knocking on the door."
- Indefinitely continuous.
"There have been persistent rumours for years."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "persistent" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "persistent" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PERSISTENT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PERSISTENT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PERSISTENT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PERSISTENT:
- # the persistent effect
- # master of persistent
- # playing with persistent
- # in terms of persistent
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of PERSISTENT:
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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