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Word: SECTION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 E 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /seหˆktษชษ’n/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 SECTION

noun
  1. A cutting; a part cut out from the rest of something.
  2. A part, piece, subdivision of anything.
  3. A part of a document.
verb
  1. To cut, divide or separate into pieces.
  2. To reduce to the degree of thinness required for study with the microscope.
  3. To commit (a person, to a hospital, with or without their consent), as for mental health reasons. So called after various sections of legal acts regarding mental health.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often formed by appending the Latin suffix "-tio" (yielding "-tion"), creating a noun of action or state from a verb stem.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "section" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "section" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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