Word: FORTUNATE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of FORTUNATE
- Auspicious.
"It is a fortunate sign if the sun shines on a newly wedded couple."
- Happening by good luck or favorable chance.
"Patrick was the unlikely match-winner as Berkeley earned a fortunate victory over Chisolm."
- Favored by fortune.
"This is a time when we think of those less fortunate than ourselves."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fortunate" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "fortunate" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FORTUNATE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FORTUNATE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FORTUNATE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FORTUNATE:
- # the fortunate effect
- # master of fortunate
- # playing with fortunate
- # in terms of fortunate
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