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DOLMEN

6-letter verb • 9 Scrabble points • 12 WWF points

d2
o1
l1
m3
e1
n1
6
Letters
2
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
12
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of DOLMEN

DOLMEN is a valid 6-letter English verb recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Verb
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Moderate (4/10)
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Unique Letters
6 of 6 letters

DOLMEN 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
o
l
m
e
n

The 6 letters in DOLMEN break down into 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in DOLMEN appears exactly once, meaning you need 6 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in DOLMEN is M, worth 3 points. Approximately 50% of the letters in DOLMEN are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With DOLMEN

These words share a similar ending pattern with DOLMEN, ending in -MEN. 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 DOLMEN in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

DOLMEN is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (M = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, DOLMEN earns 18 points.

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

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, DOLMEN scores 12 points. Interestingly, this word scores 3 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 DOLMEN a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, DOLMEN is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.

DOLMEN can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 9 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DOLMEN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DOLMEN is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, DOLMEN is worth 9 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 DOLMEN?

DOLMEN contains 6 letters total: 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does DOLMEN have?

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

What words rhyme with DOLMEN?

Words that share a similar ending sound with DOLMEN include: AMEN, OMEN, HYMEN, WOMEN, VIMEN. 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 DOLMEN?

You can unscramble the letters in DOLMEN to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for DOLMEN to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

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