Word: STALLING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of STALLING
- To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
"to stall an ox"
- To fatten.
"to stall cattle"
- To come to a standstill.
- To employ delaying tactics against.
"He stalled the creditors as long as he could."
- To employ delaying tactics.
"Soon it became clear that she was stalling to give him time to get away."
- The act of a person or thing that stalls.
"repeated stallings of the car engine"
- Stabling.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stalling", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stalling" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 STALLING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STALLING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STALLING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STALLING:
- # the stalling effect
- # master of stalling
- # playing with stalling
- # in terms of stalling
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