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Word: WHISKIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 H 4 I 1 S 1 K 5 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /wษชหˆskษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
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 WHISKIES

noun
  1. A liquor distilled from the fermented mash of grain (as rye, corn, or barley).
  2. A drink of whiskey.
  3. A light gig or carriage; a tim-whiskey.
noun
  1. An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented grain and usually aged in oak barrels.
  2. A drink of this liquor.
  3. A light gig or carriage.

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 "The referee verified that "whiskies" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "whiskies" 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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WHISKIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WHISKIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WHISKIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WHISKIES is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in WHISKIES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in WHISKIES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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