Word: TERMITE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of TERMITE
- A white-bodied, wood-consuming insect of the infraorder Isoptera, in the order Blattodea.
- Of a chimpanzee: to catch termites by inserting a stick or vine into their nest and waiting for them to climb up it.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "termite" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "termite" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TERMITE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TERMITE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TERMITE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TERMITE:
- # the termite effect
- # master of termite
- # playing with termite
- # in terms of termite
Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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