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UNLIKE

6-letter word • 10 Scrabble points • 13 WWF points

u1
n1
l1
i1
k5
e1
6
Letters
3
Vowels
3
Consonants
10
Scrabble
13
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of UNLIKE

UNLIKE 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 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 3 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
6 of 6 letters

UNLIKE 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

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The 6 letters in UNLIKE break down into 3 vowels and 3 consonants. Every letter in UNLIKE appears exactly once, meaning you need 6 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in UNLIKE is K, worth 5 points. Approximately 50% of the letters in UNLIKE are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With UNLIKE

These words share a similar ending pattern with UNLIKE, ending in -IKE. 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 UNLIKE in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

UNLIKE is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (K = 5 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, UNLIKE earns 20 points.

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

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, UNLIKE scores 13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNLIKE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UNLIKE is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, UNLIKE is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 13 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in UNLIKE?

UNLIKE contains 6 letters total: 3 vowels and 3 consonants. It uses 6 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does UNLIKE have?

UNLIKE 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 UNLIKE?

Words that share a similar ending sound with UNLIKE include: KIKE, HIKE, WIKE, FIKE, BIKE. 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 UNLIKE?

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

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