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Word: UNIQUE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 N 1 I 1 Q 10 U 1 E 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒnหˆษชkwสŒe/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile Q (10 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 Contains high-value "Q" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of UNIQUE

noun
  1. A thing without a like; something unequalled or unparallelled.
adjective
  1. Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

    "Every person has a unique life, therefore every person has a unique journey. โ€• Gary Cook"

  2. Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.
  3. Particular, characteristic.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Likely derived from the Old English/Germanic prefix "un-", expressing negation or reversal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "unique", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "unique" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "Q", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNIQUE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UNIQUE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UNIQUE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UNIQUE is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in UNIQUE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UNIQUE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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Words Starting with U

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Words Ending with E

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