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/ˈfiːt͡ʃə(ɹ)d/
adjective

FEATURED meaning: displayed with special treatment or having features of a particular kind; the word scores 12 points in Scrabble.

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Adjective 2 meanings

  1. displayed with special treatment

    “This month's featured products are on the first page of the catalogue.”

  2. Having features of a particular kind.

    “the broad-featured son of a farmer”

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

From feature + -ed.

FEATURED is an eight-letter word with two related senses: something displayed with special treatment, or something having features of a particular kind. Its spelling uses F, E, A, T, U, R, E, and D, with E appearing twice. That mix gives the word a clear definition and a 12-point Scrabble value.

FEATURED at a glance

  • FEATURED scores 12 Scrabble points, led by F's four-point value.
  • The definition covers special display and having a particular kind of feature.
  • FEATURED has no anagrams in the word list.
  • FEATURES is its only one-letter neighbor.

What is the FEATURED meaning?

FEATURED means displayed with special treatment, as in a person or item given a prominent place. The word also describes something having features of a particular kind. Both senses keep the focus on what is singled out or distinctive.

In a sentence, “The article featured a local artist” uses the display sense: the artist received special attention. “The featured design has blue trim” points to a particular quality. The surrounding noun usually makes the intended meaning plain.

How FEATURED scores and connects to other words

FEATURED is worth 12 points before any board bonuses. F contributes four; D contributes two; each of the other six tiles contributes one. The two E tiles still count separately, so remember both when totaling a rack or checking your spelling.

The FEATURED meaning has a small but distinctive word neighborhood: FEATURES is its sole one-letter neighbor, while the rhyme list contains 12 words, including OFFERED, REQUIRED, PREPARED, and TIRED. There are no anagrams to rearrange from the same letters, so a clue about rearranging every tile will need a different answer.

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Questions people ask

How many points is FEATURED worth in Scrabble?
FEATURED is worth 12 points in Scrabble before board bonuses. F is the most valuable tile at four points, D adds two, and the remaining six tiles are worth one point each. Premium squares can change the play's final total.
Does FEATURED have any anagrams?
FEATURED has no anagrams in the word list. Its eight letters, including the repeated E, do not form another listed word using every tile. If your puzzle requires an exact rearrangement, this set of letters has no alternative answer here.
What words rhyme with FEATURED?
The rhyme list for FEATURED has 12 entries, including OFFERED, REQUIRED, COMPARED, PREPARED, and TIRED. These words share its “-eered” sound in the rhyme grouping, though their spellings and stress patterns differ.

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