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Word: SCRIMSHAW

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 C 3 R 1 I 1 M 3 S 1 H 4 A 1 W 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /skหˆrษชmสƒรฆw/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 19 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 SCRIMSHAW

noun
  1. The manufacture of handicrafts by sailors on long voyages, especially as whittled from wood or bone.
  2. An item produced by scrimshaw.
verb
  1. To make an item of scrimshaw.
  2. To engrave fanciful designs on (shells, whales' teeth, etc.).

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "scrimshaw" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "scrimshaw" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 19 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 19 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCRIMSHAW a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SCRIMSHAW is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SCRIMSHAW worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SCRIMSHAW is worth 19 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in SCRIMSHAW? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SCRIMSHAW.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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