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Word: SMART

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 M 3 A 1 R 1 T 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /sˈmært/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of SMART

verb
  1. To hurt or sting.

    "After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!""

  2. To cause a smart or sting in.
  3. To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil.
adjective
  1. Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
  2. Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
  3. (often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).

    "smart bomb"

noun
  1. A sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting.
  2. Mental pain or suffering; grief; affliction.
  3. Smart-money.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "smart" to secure the victory."
  • "Please ensure you spell "smart" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) ✓ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMART a valid Scrabble word?
SMART is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SMART worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, SMART is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in SMART?
There is 1 syllable in SMART.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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