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Word: SHELDRAKE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 H 4 E 1 L 1 D 2 R 1 A 1 K 5 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /สƒeหˆldrรฆke/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 SHELDRAKE

noun
  1. An Old World duck of the genus Tadorna.
  2. A merganser.
  3. A male shelduck.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "sheldrake" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "sheldrake" to secure the victory."

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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHELDRAKE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SHELDRAKE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SHELDRAKE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SHELDRAKE is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in SHELDRAKE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SHELDRAKE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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