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Word: WIDTHWAYS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 I 1 D 2 T 1 H 4 W 4 A 1 Y 4 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /wษชdหˆฮธwรฆaษชs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 22 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 WIDTHWAYS

adjective
  1. Widthwise The direction of the width of an object or place.

    "Make a widthways cut."

adverb
  1. Widthwise Directed across the width of an object or place.

    "The tubes should be placed widthways inside the box."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "widthways" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "widthways" 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 22 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 22 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ— Invalid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WIDTHWAYS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WIDTHWAYS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WIDTHWAYS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WIDTHWAYS is worth 22 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in WIDTHWAYS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in WIDTHWAYS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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