Word: RIGHTEOUS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RIGHTEOUS
- To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.
- Free from sin or guilt.
- Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.
"Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art."
- Justified morally.
"righteous indignation"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "righteous" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "righteous" to secure the victory."
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIGHTEOUS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RIGHTEOUS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RIGHTEOUS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RIGHTEOUS:
- # the righteous effect
- # master of righteous
- # playing with righteous
- # in terms of righteous
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