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Word: RELEASE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 L 1 E 1 A 1 S 1 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /reหˆleรฆse/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile R (1 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 RELEASE

noun
  1. The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
  2. The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.
  3. Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).

    "The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases."

verb
  1. To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

    "He released his grasp on the lever."

  2. To make available to the public.

    "They released the new product later than intended."

  3. To free or liberate; to set free.

    "He was released after two years in prison."

verb
  1. To lease again; to grant a new lease of; to let back.

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 "In professional circles, using the word "release" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "release", 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 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RELEASE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
RELEASE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is RELEASE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, RELEASE is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in RELEASE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in RELEASE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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