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Word: DIFFICULTY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 I 1 F 4 F 4 I 1 C 3 U 1 L 1 T 1 Y 4
Length 10 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /dษชfหˆfษชkสŒlti/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 22 pts
WWF Score 24 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

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

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "FF". 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 DIFFICULTY

noun
  1. The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
  2. An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.

    "We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."

  3. (sometimes in the plural) Physical danger from the environment, especially with risk of drowning

    "2012 August 2, "Children rescued after getting into difficulties in Donegal" BBC Online"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "difficulty" can significantly improve your writing style."
  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "difficulty" in early literature."

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 22 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 22 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 24 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIFFICULTY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DIFFICULTY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DIFFICULTY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DIFFICULTY is worth 22 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 24 points.
How many syllables are in DIFFICULTY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in DIFFICULTY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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