Word: WHITEWASHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of WHITEWASHING
- To paint over with a lime and water mixture so as to brighten up a wall or fence.
"The houses looked very bright when they whitewashed the whole neighborhood."
- To cover over errors or bad actions.
"In his sermon, the minister didn't try to whitewash over the sins of his church."
- To repay the financial debts of (another person).
- The application of whitewash.
- The effacement of errors or bad actions.
- The revisionist portrayal of something as to over-favor the Caucasian/white populaces.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "whitewashing" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "whitewashing" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHITEWASHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WHITEWASHING:
- # the whitewashing effect
- # master of whitewashing
- # playing with whitewashing
- # in terms of whitewashing
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