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Word: STRAINER

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 T 1 R 1 A 1 I 1 N 1 E 1 R 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /stหˆrรฆษชner/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile S (1 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of STRAINER

noun
  1. A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
  2. A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.
  3. One who strains.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "strainer" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "strainer", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STRAINER a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
STRAINER is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is STRAINER worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, STRAINER is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in STRAINER? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in STRAINER.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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