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automatic

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/adjective · noun

Automatic can refer to a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released or self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire. Automatic is also used as adjective, with meanings including resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine.

5 meanings9 lettersScrabble 13

Length

9

Scrabble

13

WWF

16

Starts

AU

Ends

TIC

Difficulty

Hard

Dictionary

What Does “AUTOMATIC” Mean?

/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic has 5 documented senses across adjective, noun.

Adjective

3 senses
1

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

automatic transmission

a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts

2

resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine

an automatic ‘thank you’

machinelike efficiency

3

without volition or conscious control

the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light

a reflex knee jerk

sneezing is reflexive

Noun

2 senses
1

self-loading rifle capable of automatic fire

2

a pistol that will keep firing until the ammunition is gone or the trigger is released

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

9

Vowels

5

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

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Definition

operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control

Length

9 letters

Starts With

A

Ends With

C

Vowels

5

Consonants

4

Letters

A, U, T, O, M, A, T, I, C

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

a
u
t
o
m
a
t
i
c

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for automatic.

AUTOMATIC is a 9-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 13.
It starts with A and ends with C.
It contains 5 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 56%.
It has 2 repeated letters.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDEACFG.
Vowel/consonant pattern: VVCVCVCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using automatic in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

AUTOMATIC has a Scrabble score of 13. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

AUTOMATIC is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★☆☆

AUTOMATIC can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 9-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

AUTOMATIC contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside automatic.

Unique Letters

7

Repeated Letters

2

Highest Value Letter

M

Letter Pattern

ABCDEACFG

CV Pattern

VVCVCVCVC

Vowel Share

56%

Consonant Share

44%

Bigrams

AU, UT, TO, OM, MA, AT, TI, IC

Trigrams

AUT, UTO, TOM, OMA, MAT, ATI, TIC

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for automatic.

AUTOMATIC is a 9-letter longer themed answer.
It starts with A and ends with C, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 5 vowels and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is VVCVCVCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Hard.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 9 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is VVCVCVCVC, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 13, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with A and ends with C, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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