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Word: WRITES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 R 1 I 1 T 1 E 1 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /rหˆษชtes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 9 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile W (4 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 A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of WRITES

noun
  1. The act or style of writing.
  2. The operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.

    "How many writes per second can this hard disk handle?"

verb
  1. To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

    "The pupil wrote his name on the paper."

  2. To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

    "My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald."

  3. To send written information to.

    "(UK) Please write to me when you get there."

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 "Please ensure you spell "writes" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "writes" can significantly improve your writing style."

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

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 9 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WRITES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WRITES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WRITES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WRITES is worth 9 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in WRITES? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in WRITES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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