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Word: TAILWIND

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 A 1 I 1 L 1 W 4 I 1 N 1 D 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tรฆหˆษชlwษชnd/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile W (4 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 TAILWIND

noun
  1. A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship
verb
  1. Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.

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 "Please ensure you spell "tailwind" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "tailwind" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TAILWIND a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TAILWIND is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TAILWIND worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TAILWIND is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in TAILWIND? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TAILWIND.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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