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Word: TURNSTILE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 U 1 R 1 N 1 S 1 T 1 I 1 L 1 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /tสŒrหˆnstษชle/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile T (1 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 TURNSTILE

noun
  1. A rotating mechanical device that controls and counts passage between public areas, especially one that only allows passage after a charge has been paid.
  2. A similar device in a footpath to allow people through one at a time while preventing the passage of cattle.
  3. The \vdash symbol used to represent logical entailment (deducibility relation), especially of the syntactic type; i.e., syntactic consequence. (Such symbol can be read as "prove(s)" or "give(s)". )

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

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 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TURNSTILE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TURNSTILE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TURNSTILE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TURNSTILE is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in TURNSTILE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in TURNSTILE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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