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OPENED

6-letter verb (past tense) • 9 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

o1
p3
e1
n1
e1
d2
6
Letters
3
Vowels
3
Consonants
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of OPENED

OPENED is a valid 6-letter English verb (past tense) 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 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants, with repeated letters: E (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Verb (past tense)
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Syllables
3 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 6 letters

OPENED has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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p
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d

The 6 letters in OPENED break down into 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Repeated letters: E (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in OPENED is P, worth 3 points. Approximately 67% of the letters in OPENED are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of OPENED

These 1 word uses the exact same 6 letters as OPENED, 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 OPENED

These words share a similar ending pattern with OPENED, ending in -NED. 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 OPENED in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

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

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

Note: Since OPENED contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, OPENED scores 11 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 OPENED a Valid Scrabble Word?

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

OPENED 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 OPENED a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, OPENED is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, OPENED is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 11 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in OPENED?

OPENED contains 6 letters total: 3 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does OPENED have?

OPENED has approximately 3 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of OPENED?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of OPENED include: DEPONE. These anagram uses the exact same 6 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with OPENED?

Words that share a similar ending sound with OPENED include: SNED, ZONED, FINED, VINED, OWNED. 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 OPENED?

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

Related 6-Letter Words

These 6-letter words share a similar beginning with OPENED, starting with OP. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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