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Word: COMPLICATE

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 M 3 P 3 L 1 I 1 C 3 A 1 T 1 E 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’mหˆplษชkรฆte/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 23 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 COMPLICATE

verb
  1. To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
  2. To involve in a convoluted matter.

    "Don't complicate yourself in issues that are beyond the scope of your understanding."

adjective
  1. Intertwined.
  2. Complex, complicated.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "complicate" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "complicate" 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 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COMPLICATE a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COMPLICATE is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COMPLICATE worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COMPLICATE is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in COMPLICATE? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in COMPLICATE.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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