Updated June 2026
Reference books or digital resources that list words of a language alphabetically and provide their meanings, pronunciations, and usage. They serve as comprehensive vocabularies and language guides.
“Students are encouraged to consult dictionaries when encountering unfamiliar words.”
dic·tion·ar·ies
Features multiple 'I' vowels and the 'ARIES' suffix; contains the 'DICT' opening pattern
Worth 17 points; strategic for using multiple common tiles and the 'Y' tile
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