Word: STAYING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of STAYING
- To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
- To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
- To brace or support with a stay or stays
"stay a mast"
- To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
- To tack; put on the other tack.
"to stay ship"
- A stay or visit.
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "staying" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "staying" in early literature."
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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STAYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STAYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STAYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STAYING:
- # the staying effect
- # master of staying
- # playing with staying
- # in terms of staying
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of STAYING:
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Sub-words
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