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Word: CORRUPTION

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 R 1 R 1 U 1 P 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1
Length 10 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’rหˆrสŒptษชษ’n/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "RR". 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 CORRUPTION

noun
  1. The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity
  2. The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putrefaction; putrefaction; deterioration.
  3. The product of corruption; putrid matter.

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 "corruption" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "corruption" 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 14 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 14 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CORRUPTION a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CORRUPTION is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CORRUPTION worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CORRUPTION is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in CORRUPTION? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in CORRUPTION.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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