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Word: NEPHRECTOMY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 P 3 H 4 R 1 E 1 C 3 T 1 O 1 M 3 Y 4
Length 11 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /nefหˆrektษ’mi/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 23 pts
WWF Score 25 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 10
Top Tile H (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Contains "PH" which sounds like "F". Ensure you do not spell it with a literal F.
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 NEPHRECTOMY

noun
  1. The surgical removal of a kidney.

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 "nephrectomy", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "nephrectomy" 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 23 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 23 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 25 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEPHRECTOMY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NEPHRECTOMY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NEPHRECTOMY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NEPHRECTOMY is worth 23 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 25 points.
How many syllables are in NEPHRECTOMY? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in NEPHRECTOMY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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