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Word: QUINELLAS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
Q 10 U 1 I 1 N 1 E 1 L 1 L 1 A 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kwสŒหˆษชnellรฆs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile Q (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 QUINELLAS

noun
  1. A form of bet in which the bettor predicts the first two finishers in a race, without concern for the order of finishing.

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "Q", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QUINELLAS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
QUINELLAS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is QUINELLAS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, QUINELLAS is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in QUINELLAS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in QUINELLAS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as QUINELLAS:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of QUINELLAS:

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Word Family

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