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Word: COUNTERSIGN

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 U 1 N 1 T 1 E 1 R 1 S 1 I 1 G 2 N 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’สŒหˆntersษชษกn/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 14 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
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 COUNTERSIGN

noun
  1. A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
  2. The response to a sign or signal.

    "Only those who give the countersign may enter the Masonic Lodge."

verb
  1. To sign on the opposite side of (a document).
  2. (by extension) To add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person.

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COUNTERSIGN a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COUNTERSIGN is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COUNTERSIGN worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COUNTERSIGN is worth 14 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in COUNTERSIGN? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in COUNTERSIGN.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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