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Word: SHARPIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 H 4 A 1 R 1 P 3 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /สƒรฆหˆrpษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
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 SHARPIES

noun
  1. Accipiter striatus, the smallest hawk to reside in USA and Canada, which preys on songbirds.
noun
  1. An alert person.
  2. A knowledgeable fisherman.
  3. A swindler.

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 "sharpies" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "sharpies" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHARPIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SHARPIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SHARPIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SHARPIES is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in SHARPIES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SHARPIES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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