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Word: SILENCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 I 1 L 1 E 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /sษชหˆlense/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 SILENCE

noun
  1. The absence of any sound.

    "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."

  2. The act of refraining from speaking.

    ""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."

  3. Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.

    "During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."

verb
  1. To make (someone or something) silent.

    "Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"

  2. To repress the expression of something.

    "Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."

  3. To suppress criticism, etc.

    "Silence the critics."

interjection
  1. Be silent.

    "Silence! Enough of your insolence!"

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

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SILENCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SILENCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SILENCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SILENCE is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in SILENCE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SILENCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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