Word: PLAYING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PLAYING
- To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
"They played long and hard."
- To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
"He plays on three teams"
- To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
- (gerund of play) An occasion on which something, such as a song or show, is played.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "playing" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "playing", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก 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!
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLAYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PLAYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PLAYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PLAYING:
- # the playing effect
- # master of playing
- # playing with playing
- # in terms of playing
Anagrams
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Sub-words
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