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Word: COUNTERSINKS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 O 1 U 1 N 1 T 1 E 1 R 1 S 1 I 1 N 1 K 5 S 1
Length 12 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /kษ’สŒnหˆtersษชnks/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 22 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 8
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile K (5 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 COUNTERSINKS

noun
  1. A cylindrical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.
verb
  1. To create such a conical recess.

    "to countersink a hole for a screw"

  2. To cause to sink even with or below the surface.

    "to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork"

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 "Please ensure you spell "countersinks" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "countersinks" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 22 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COUNTERSINKS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
COUNTERSINKS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is COUNTERSINKS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, COUNTERSINKS is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 22 points.
How many syllables are in COUNTERSINKS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in COUNTERSINKS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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