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Word: FOOLISHLY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 O 1 O 1 L 1 I 1 S 1 H 4 L 1 Y 4
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /fuหหˆษ’lษชสƒli/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
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 "OO". 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 FOOLISHLY

adverb
  1. In a foolish manner.

    "He dressed foolishly to entertain the children."

  2. Without good judgment.

    "Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "foolishly" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "foolishly" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

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

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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