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Word: SELVAGES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 E 1 L 1 V 4 A 1 G 2 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /selหˆvรฆdส’es/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile V (4 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 SELVAGES

noun
  1. The edge of a woven fabric, where the weft (side-to-side) threads run around the warp (top to bottom) threads, creating a finished edge.
  2. Any edge of fabric finished so as to prevent raveling.
  3. The excess area of any printed or perforated sheet, such as the border on a sheet of postage stamps or the wide margins of an engraving.

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 "She described the concept as somewhat "selvages", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "selvages" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SELVAGES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SELVAGES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SELVAGES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SELVAGES is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in SELVAGES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SELVAGES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as SELVAGES:

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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