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Word: GOODBYES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 O 1 O 1 D 2 B 3 Y 4 E 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษกuหหˆษ’dbaษชes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
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 GOODBYES

noun
  1. An utterance of goodbye, the wishing of farewell to someone.

    "They made their good-byes."

verb
  1. To say goodbye; to wish somebody farewell on parting.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "goodbyes", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "goodbyes" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

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 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GOODBYES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GOODBYES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GOODBYES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GOODBYES is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in GOODBYES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in GOODBYES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as GOODBYES:

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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Words Starting with G

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