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Word: SUBSETS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 U 1 B 3 S 1 E 1 T 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /sสŒหˆbsets/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile B (3 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 SUBSETS

noun
  1. (of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.

    "The set \lbrace a, b\rbrace is a both a subset and a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace while the set \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace is a subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace but not a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace."

  2. A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.

    "We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion."

verb
  1. To take a subset of.
  2. To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Likely formed with the Latin prefix "sub-", meaning "under, below, or secondary".

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "subsets", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "subsets" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

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 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUBSETS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SUBSETS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SUBSETS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SUBSETS is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in SUBSETS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SUBSETS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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