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Word: UTILIZES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
U 1 T 1 I 1 L 1 I 1 Z 10 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /สŒtหˆษชlษชzes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 17 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile Z (10 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
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 UTILIZES

verb
  1. To make use of; to use.
  2. To make useful; to find a practical use for.
  3. To make best use of; to use to its fullest extent, potential, or ability.

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "Z", 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 17 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 17 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UTILIZES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
UTILIZES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is UTILIZES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, UTILIZES is worth 17 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in UTILIZES? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in UTILIZES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Hook Words

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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