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Word: XANTHOPHYLL

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
X 8 A 1 N 1 T 1 H 4 O 1 P 3 H 4 Y 4 L 1 L 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /ksรฆหˆnฮธษ’faษชll/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 29 pts
WWF Score 30 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 8
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "LL". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
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 XANTHOPHYLL

noun
  1. Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
  2. Lutein.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "xanthophyll" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "xanthophyll" in early literature."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 29 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 29 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 30 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XANTHOPHYLL a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
XANTHOPHYLL is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is XANTHOPHYLL worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, XANTHOPHYLL is worth 29 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 30 points.
How many syllables are in XANTHOPHYLL? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in XANTHOPHYLL.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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