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Word: PORTABLE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 O 1 R 1 T 1 A 1 B 3 L 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /pษ’หˆrtรฆble/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 PORTABLE

noun
  1. A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:
  2. A hand-held video gaming device.
adjective
  1. Able to be carried or easily moved.
  2. Able to be transferred from one organization to another.

    "a portable pension plan"

  3. Of software, able to be run on multiple hardware or operating systems.
noun
  1. A microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed with the Latin adjectival suffix "-abilis", denoting capability, worthiness, or ability to undergo an action.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "portable" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "portable", 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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PORTABLE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PORTABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PORTABLE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PORTABLE is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in PORTABLE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PORTABLE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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