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Word: UPTAKES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 P 3 T 1 A 1 K 5 E 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /สŒpหˆtรฆkes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 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 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 UPTAKES

noun
  1. Understanding; comprehension.
  2. Absorption, especially of food or nutrient by an organism.
  3. The act of lifting or taking up.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UPTAKES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UPTAKES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UPTAKES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UPTAKES is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in UPTAKES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in UPTAKES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of UPTAKES:

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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