Word: SWINDLE
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Definition of SWINDLE
- An instance of swindling.
- Anything that is deceptively not what it appears to be.
- To defraud.
"The two men swindled the company out of $160,000."
- To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
"She swindled more than ยฃ200 out of me."
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 "The referee verified that "swindle" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "swindle" to secure the victory."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWINDLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SWINDLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SWINDLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SWINDLE:
- # the swindle effect
- # master of swindle
- # playing with swindle
- # in terms of swindle
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