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Word: TEACHING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 E 1 A 1 C 3 H 4 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /teหˆรฆkษชndส’/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile H (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 TEACHING

noun
  1. Something taught by a religious or philosophical authority.

    "Many follow the teachings of Confucius."

  2. The profession of educating people.

    "Teaching has seen continual changes over the past decades."

verb
  1. To show (someone) the way; to guide, conduct; to point, indicate.

    "โ€˜The bliss is thereโ€™, mumbled the old man and taught to Heaven."

  2. (ditransitive) To pass on knowledge to.

    "Can you teach me to sew?โ€ƒ Can you teach sewing to me?"

  3. To pass on knowledge, especially as one's profession; to act as a teacher.

    "She used to teach at university."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEACHING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TEACHING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TEACHING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TEACHING is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in TEACHING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TEACHING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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