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Word: WORKINGS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 O 1 R 1 K 5 I 1 N 1 G 2 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /wษ’หˆrkษชnษกs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 WORKINGS

noun
  1. (usually in the plural) Operation; action.
  2. Method of operation.
  3. The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.

    "Be sure to check your working."

noun
  1. The internal mechanism of some device or system.
  2. The parts of a quarry or mine that are being (or has been) worked.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "workings" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "workings" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WORKINGS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WORKINGS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WORKINGS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WORKINGS is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in WORKINGS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in WORKINGS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Words Starting with W

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