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Word: PETITIONARY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 E 1 T 1 I 1 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 A 1 R 1 Y 4
Length 11 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /petหˆษชtษชษ’nรฆri/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 6
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 9
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 PETITIONARY

Adjective
  1. supplicatory or asking; making a petition
  2. Containing a petition, or having the nature of a petition.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Wiktionary.

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 "In professional circles, using the word "petitionary" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "petitionary", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PETITIONARY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PETITIONARY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PETITIONARY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PETITIONARY is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in PETITIONARY? โ–ผ
There are 5 syllables in PETITIONARY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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