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Word: RELIABLE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 L 1 I 1 A 1 B 3 L 1 E 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /reหˆlษชรฆble/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile B (3 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 RELIABLE

noun
  1. Something or someone reliable or dependable

    "the old reliables"

adjective
  1. Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
  2. (of a communication protocol) Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't

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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "reliable" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "reliable" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RELIABLE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
RELIABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is RELIABLE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, RELIABLE is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in RELIABLE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in RELIABLE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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