Word: SLANTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SLANTING
- To lean, tilt or incline.
"If you slant the track a little more, the marble will roll down it faster."
- To bias or skew.
"The group tends to slant its policies in favor of the big businesses it serves."
- To lie or exaggerate.
- The state or quality of being slanted.
"The slanting of the hill was too steep for safe skiing."
- Out of the perpendicular, not perpendicular.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "slanting" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "slanting", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SLANTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SLANTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SLANTING:
- # the slanting effect
- # master of slanting
- # playing with slanting
- # in terms of slanting
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