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Word: SINKING

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
S 1 I 1 N 1 K 5 I 1 N 1 G 2
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /sษชหˆnkษชndส’/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 SINKING

verb
  1. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
  2. (heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.
  3. To conceal and appropriate.
noun
  1. The process by which something sinks.

    "I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore."

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 "Please ensure you spell "sinking" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "sinking" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SINKING a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
SINKING is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is SINKING worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, SINKING is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in SINKING? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in SINKING.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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