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Word: PRIORITY

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 R 1 I 1 O 1 R 1 I 1 T 1 Y 4
Length 8 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /prหˆษชษ’rษชti/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile Y (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls The letter Y is used as a vowel in this word; ensure it is placed correctly instead of an I.
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 PRIORITY

noun
  1. An item's relative importance.

    "He set his e-mail message's priority to high."

  2. A goal of a person or an organisation.

    "She needs to get her priorities straight and stop playing games."

  3. The quality of being earlier or coming first compared to another thing; the state of being prior.

    "In bankruptcy law, a business' debt to its employees has priority over its debt to a landlord, so the employees must be paid first."

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

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 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRIORITY a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PRIORITY is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PRIORITY worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PRIORITY is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in PRIORITY? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PRIORITY.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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