Word: PUNCTURE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PUNCTURE
- The act or an instance of puncturing.
- A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
"There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin."
- (specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
"On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived."
- To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
"The needle punctured the balloon instantly."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "puncture" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "puncture" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PUNCTURE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PUNCTURE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PUNCTURE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PUNCTURE:
- # the puncture effect
- # master of puncture
- # playing with puncture
- # in terms of puncture
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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