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SMOOTH

6-letter word • 11 Scrabble points • 11 WWF points

s1
m3
o1
o1
t1
h4
6
Letters
2
Vowels
4
Consonants
11
Scrabble
11
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of SMOOTH

SMOOTH is a valid 6-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 11 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with repeated letters: O (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
1 syllable
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 6 letters

SMOOTH 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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t
h

The 6 letters in SMOOTH break down into 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Repeated letters: O (×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 SMOOTH is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 83% of the letters in SMOOTH are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With SMOOTH

These words share a similar ending pattern with SMOOTH, ending in -OTH. 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 SMOOTH in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

SMOOTH is worth 11 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, SMOOTH earns 22 points.

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

Note: Since SMOOTH 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, SMOOTH scores 11 points. This word scores the same in both games, so your strategy transfers well between platforms. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SMOOTH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SMOOTH is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, SMOOTH is worth 11 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 SMOOTH?

SMOOTH contains 6 letters total: 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does SMOOTH have?

SMOOTH has approximately 1 syllable. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with SMOOTH?

Words that share a similar ending sound with SMOOTH include: BOTH, MOTH, GOTH, DOTH, LOTH. 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 SMOOTH?

You can unscramble the letters in SMOOTH to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for SMOOTH 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 SMOOTH, starting with SM. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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