Word: QUESTION
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of QUESTION
- A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
"What is your question?"
- A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
"The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting."
- A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
"He obeyed without question."
- To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.
- To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
- To argue; to converse; to dispute.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "question" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "question" conveys a high level of precision."
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
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QUESTION a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is QUESTION worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in QUESTION? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing QUESTION:
- # the question effect
- # master of question
- # playing with question
- # in terms of question
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