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Word: PITEOUS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 I 1 T 1 E 1 O 1 U 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /pษชหˆteษ’สŒs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 PITEOUS

adjective
  1. Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
  2. Showing devotion to God.
  3. Showing compassion.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PITEOUS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PITEOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PITEOUS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PITEOUS is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in PITEOUS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PITEOUS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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