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Word: VINDICATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
V 4 I 1 N 1 D 2 I 1 C 3 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /vษชnหˆdษชkรฆte/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile V (4 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 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 VINDICATE

verb
  1. To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.

    "to vindicate someone's honor"

  2. To justify by providing evidence.

    "to vindicate a right, claim or title"

  3. To maintain or defend (a cause) against opposition.

    "to vindicate the rights of labor movement in developing countries"

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

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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