Word: REPLYING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of REPLYING
- To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- To act or gesture in response.
"Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face."
- To repeat something back; to echo.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "replying" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "replying", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REPLYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is REPLYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in REPLYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REPLYING:
- # the replying effect
- # master of replying
- # playing with replying
- # in terms of replying
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