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Word: PILFERAGE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 I 1 L 1 F 4 E 1 R 1 A 1 G 2 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /pษชlหˆferรฆdส’e/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 PILFERAGE

noun
  1. The individual act or recurring practice of stealing items of low value, especially in small quantities, for which the legal term is petty theft.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PILFERAGE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PILFERAGE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PILFERAGE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PILFERAGE is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in PILFERAGE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PILFERAGE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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