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Word: UPTEMPO

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 P 3 T 1 E 1 M 3 P 3 O 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒpหˆtempษ’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile P (3 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 UPTEMPO

adjective
  1. Having a fast tempo.
  2. Having an aggressive pace.
adverb
  1. With a fast tempo.
  2. With an aggressive pace.

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 "The referee verified that "uptempo" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "uptempo" to secure the victory."

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UPTEMPO a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UPTEMPO is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UPTEMPO worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UPTEMPO is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in UPTEMPO? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UPTEMPO.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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