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Word: MAINFRAME

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 A 1 I 1 N 1 F 4 R 1 A 1 M 3 E 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /mรฆษชหˆnfrรฆme/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 19 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 Has a silent ending "E", which changes the preceding vowel sound but is often forgotten.
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 MAINFRAME

noun
  1. A large, powerful computer able to manage very many simultaneous tasks and communicate with very many connected terminals; used by large, complex organizations (such as banks and supermarkets) where continuously sustained operation is vital

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "mainframe" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "mainframe" to secure the victory."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAINFRAME a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MAINFRAME is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MAINFRAME worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MAINFRAME is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in MAINFRAME? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in MAINFRAME.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of MAINFRAME:

Word Family

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