Word: TRAILING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of TRAILING
- To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).
"The hunters trailed their prey deep into the woods."
- To drag (something) behind on the ground.
"You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that."
- To leave (a trail of).
"He walked into the house, soaking wet, and trailed water all over the place."
- Fabric or other material that trails.
- (of points and crossovers) That converges in the direction of travel.
- That which is attached and pulled behind.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "trailing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "trailing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TRAILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TRAILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TRAILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TRAILING:
- # the trailing effect
- # master of trailing
- # playing with trailing
- # in terms of trailing
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of TRAILING:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of TRAILING:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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