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Word: PURPOSE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 U 1 R 1 P 3 O 1 S 1 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /pสŒหˆrpษ’se/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
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 PURPOSE

noun
  1. An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
  2. A result that is desired; an intention.
  3. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
verb
  1. To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
  2. (passive) To design for some purpose.
  3. To discourse.

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 "purpose" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "purpose", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PURPOSE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PURPOSE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PURPOSE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PURPOSE is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in PURPOSE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in PURPOSE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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