Word: DIFFICULTY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DIFFICULTY
- The state of being difficult, or hard to do.
- An obstacle that hinders achievement of a goal.
"We faced a difficulty in trying to book a flight so late."
- (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.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "difficulty" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "difficulty" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIFFICULTY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIFFICULTY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIFFICULTY? โผ
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๐ 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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