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Word: PROFESSIONS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
P 3 R 1 O 1 F 4 E 1 S 1 S 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 S 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /prษ’หˆfessษชษ’ns/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 8
Top Tile F (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "SS". 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 PROFESSIONS

noun
  1. A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.

    "Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."

  2. An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.

    "My father was a barrister by profession."

  3. The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.

    "His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

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

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

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 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PROFESSIONS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
PROFESSIONS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is PROFESSIONS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, PROFESSIONS is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in PROFESSIONS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in PROFESSIONS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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