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DIALECT

7-letter word • 10 Scrabble points • 12 WWF points

d2
i1
a1
l1
e1
c3
t1
7
Letters
3
Vowels
4
Consonants
10
Scrabble
12
WWF
3
Anagrams

Definition of DIALECT

DIALECT is a valid 7-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
7 of 7 letters

DIALECT has a word difficulty rating of 4 out of 10, categorized as "Moderate." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. It uses a mix of common and less-common letters, making it a moderate challenge for word game players.

Letter Analysis

d
i
a
l
e
c
t

The 7 letters in DIALECT break down into 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in DIALECT appears exactly once, meaning you need 7 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in DIALECT is C, worth 3 points. Approximately 57% of the letters in DIALECT are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of DIALECT

These 3 words use the exact same 7 letters as DIALECT, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With DIALECT

These words share a similar ending pattern with DIALECT, ending in -ECT. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using DIALECT in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

DIALECT is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (C = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, DIALECT earns 20 points.

Consider playing DIALECT as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, DIALECT scores 12 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is DIALECT a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, DIALECT is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.

DIALECT can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 10 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game. As a 7-letter word, playing all tiles earns a 50-point Bingo bonus!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIALECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DIALECT is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, DIALECT is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 12 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in DIALECT?

DIALECT contains 7 letters total: 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 7 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does DIALECT have?

DIALECT has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of DIALECT?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of DIALECT include: CITADEL, DELTAIC, EDICTAL. These anagrams use the exact same 7 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with DIALECT?

Words that share a similar ending sound with DIALECT include: EJECT, EXECT, ELECT, ERECT, EXPECT. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in DIALECT?

You can unscramble the letters in DIALECT to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for DIALECT to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 7-Letter Words

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