Word: STRANGLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of STRANGLE
- A trading strategy using options, constructed through taking equal positions in a put and a call with different strike prices, such that there is a payoff if the underlying asset's value moves beyond the range of the two strike prices.
- To kill someone by squeezing the throat so as to cut off the oxygen supply; to choke, suffocate or throttle.
"He strangled his wife and dissolved the body in acid."
- To stifle or suppress.
"She strangled a scream."
- To be killed by strangulation, or become strangled.
"The cat slipped from the branch and strangled on its bell-collar."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "strangle" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "strangle" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STRANGLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STRANGLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STRANGLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STRANGLE:
- # the strangle effect
- # master of strangle
- # playing with strangle
- # in terms of strangle
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of STRANGLE:
Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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Words Starting with S
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