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Word: TURNKEY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 U 1 R 1 N 1 K 5 E 1 Y 4
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tสŒหˆrnkei/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 TURNKEY

noun
  1. A warder or jailer/gaoler; keeper of the keys in a prison.
verb
  1. To supply a turnkey product; to supply something fully assembled and ready to use

    "We can sell you all the parts, or we can turnkey the entire unit."

adjective
  1. Ready to use without further assembly or test; supplied in a state that is ready to turn on and operate (typically refers to an assembly that is outsourced for manufacture)

    "They wanted a turnkey solution for the entire system, but we could only provide the enclosure."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "turnkey" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "turnkey" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TURNKEY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TURNKEY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TURNKEY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TURNKEY is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in TURNKEY? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TURNKEY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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