Word: RAISING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RAISING
- (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
"to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"
- To create, increase or develop.
"We need to raise the motivation level in the company."
- To establish contact with (e.g., by telephone or radio).
"Despite all the call congestion, she was eventually able to raise the police."
- Elevation.
- Nurturing; cultivation; providing sustenance and protection for a living thing from conception to maturity
- Recruitment.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "raising" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "raising" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RAISING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RAISING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RAISING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RAISING:
- # the raising effect
- # master of raising
- # playing with raising
- # in terms of raising
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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