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Word: REGULATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 G 2 U 1 L 1 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /reหˆษกสŒlรฆte/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile G (2 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 REGULATE

verb
  1. To dictate policy.
  2. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
  3. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is REGULATE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
REGULATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is REGULATE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, REGULATE is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in REGULATE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in REGULATE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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