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Word: SHIPMATES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 H 4 I 1 P 3 M 3 A 1 T 1 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /สƒษชหˆpmรฆtes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
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 SHIPMATES

noun
  1. A fellow sailor serving on the same ship as another.
  2. Any sailor (when used as a form of address by a sailor).

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "shipmates" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "shipmates" in early literature."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHIPMATES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SHIPMATES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SHIPMATES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SHIPMATES is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in SHIPMATES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SHIPMATES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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