Word: SLEEPER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SLEEPER
- Someone who sleeps.
"I'm a light sleeper: I get woken up by the smallest of sounds."
- That which lies dormant, as a law.
- A spy, saboteur, or terrorist who lives unobtrusively in a community until activated by a prearranged signal; may be part of a sleeper cell.
- To mark a calf by cutting its ear.
- A railroad tie.
- A structural beam in a floor running perpendicular to both the joists beneath and floorboards above.
- A heavy floor timber in a ship's bottom.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "sleeper" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "sleeper" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SLEEPER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SLEEPER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SLEEPER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SLEEPER:
- # the sleeper effect
- # master of sleeper
- # playing with sleeper
- # in terms of sleeper
Sub-words
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Word Family
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