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Word: SALLOW

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 A 1 L 1 L 1 O 1 W 4
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /sรฆหˆllษ’w/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of SALLOW

verb
  1. To become sallow.
  2. To cause (someone or something) to become sallow.
adjective
  1. (of skin) Yellowish.
  2. (of a person) Having skin (especially on the face) of a sickly pale colour.
  3. (of objects or dim light) Having a similar pale, yellowish colour.
noun
  1. A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.
  2. A willow twig or branch.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "sallow" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "sallow" in early literature."

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

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALLOW a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SALLOW is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SALLOW worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SALLOW is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in SALLOW? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SALLOW.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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