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Word: PROBLEM

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 R 1 O 1 B 3 L 1 E 1 M 3
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /prหˆษ’blem/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
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 PROBLEM

noun
  1. A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

    "She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism."

  2. A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
  3. A puzzling circumstance.
adjective
  1. (of a person or an animal) Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
  2. Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PROBLEM a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PROBLEM is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PROBLEM worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PROBLEM is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in PROBLEM? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in PROBLEM.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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