Word: SPECIAL
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SPECIAL
- A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
"We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."
- One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
"Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."
- Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
"Did you see the Christmas special?"
- (nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.
- Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
"a special episode of a television series"
- Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.
"Everyone is special to someone."
- Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.
"He goes to a special school."
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 "The referee verified that "special" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "special" to secure the victory."
๐ก 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!
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SPECIAL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SPECIAL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SPECIAL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SPECIAL:
- # the special effect
- # master of special
- # playing with special
- # in terms of special
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