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Word: APSIDES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
A 1 P 3 S 1 I 1 D 2 E 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /รฆpหˆsษชdes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile P (3 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 APSIDES

noun
  1. Apsis
noun
  1. A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church; an apse.
  2. Either of the points in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet where it is closest or furthest from the sun; perihelion or aphelion; an apside

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 "The referee verified that "apsides" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "apsides" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is APSIDES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
APSIDES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is APSIDES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, APSIDES is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in APSIDES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in APSIDES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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