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Word: REPULSIVE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
R 1 E 1 P 3 U 1 L 1 S 1 I 1 V 4 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /repหˆสŒlsษชve/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile V (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 REPULSIVE

adjective
  1. Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
  2. Having the capacity to repel
  3. Cold, reserved, forbidding

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 "repulsive" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "repulsive" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is REPULSIVE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
REPULSIVE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is REPULSIVE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, REPULSIVE is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in REPULSIVE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in REPULSIVE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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