Word: SILENCE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SILENCE
- The absence of any sound.
"When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
- The act of refraining from speaking.
""You have the right to silence," said the police officer."
- 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."
- To make (someone or something) silent.
"Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
- To repress the expression of something.
"Women, as well as children, have their thoughts or emotions routinely silenced."
- To suppress criticism, etc.
"Silence the critics."
- Be silent.
"Silence! Enough of your insolence!"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "silence" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "silence" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SILENCE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SILENCE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SILENCE? โผ
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๐ 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
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of SILENCE:
Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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