Word: FOILING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FOILING
- To cover or wrap with foil.
- To prevent (something) from being accomplished.
"I was foiled by my superior"
- To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
"They foiled my plans."
- To blunt; to dull; to spoil.
"to foil the scent in hunting"
- To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.
- To defile; to soil.
- The act by which something is foiled; prevention of success.
"the foilings of our expectations"
- The track of game, such as deer, in the grass.
- A foil.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "foiling" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "foiling" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FOILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FOILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FOILING:
- # the foiling effect
- # master of foiling
- # playing with foiling
- # in terms of foiling
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