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Word: SUBSTANCE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 U 1 B 3 S 1 T 1 A 1 N 1 C 3 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /sสŒbหˆstรฆnse/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 SUBSTANCE

noun
  1. Physical matter; material.
  2. The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
  3. Substantiality; solidity; firmness.

    "Some textile fabrics have little substance."

verb
  1. To give substance to; to make real or substantial.

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 "substance", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "substance" 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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUBSTANCE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SUBSTANCE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SUBSTANCE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SUBSTANCE is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in SUBSTANCE? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SUBSTANCE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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