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Word: TURNSTILES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 U 1 R 1 N 1 S 1 T 1 I 1 L 1 E 1 S 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /tสŒrหˆnstษชles/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 7
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 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 TURNSTILES

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

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

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "turnstiles" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "turnstiles" in early literature."

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TURNSTILES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TURNSTILES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TURNSTILES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TURNSTILES is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in TURNSTILES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in TURNSTILES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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