s-t-r-u-c-t-u-r-e-d
STRUCTURED means arranged, organized, or built according to a plan or system; having a definite pattern, organization, or arrangement. Worth 13 points in Scrabble.
13
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
STRUCTURED describes something organized according to a clear system or plan. From structured programming in computer science to structured interviews in research, the word implies methodical organization and systematic arrangement. It's the opposite of random or chaotic. In business, we have structured data, structured finance, and structured approaches to problem-solving. This 10-letter word scores 13 base points in Scrabble, with the C (3 points) and D (2 points) tiles providing most of its value.
STRUCTURED is the past participle of "structure," from Latin "structura" meaning "a fitting together, building," from "struere" (to pile up, build, arrange). The Latin root gave us words like "construct," "instruct," and "destruction." The adjective form emerged in English in the 1810s. The modern usage in phrases like "structured programming" (1960s) and "structured finance" (1980s) reflects its evolution in technical contexts.
•STRUCTURED contains valuable double letters (T, U, R) that can help with tile management
•The -ED ending in STRUCTURED makes it useful when you need to use common suffix tiles
•STRUCTURE (without -D) is also valid, giving flexibility in gameplay
"The course followed a structured curriculum with clear learning objectives."
"Their structured approach to investment minimized risk while maximizing returns."
Words that share similar meanings or letter patterns with STRUCTURED:
ORGANIZED
Arranged systematically
SYSTEMATIC
Methodical
ORDERED
Arranged
PLANNED
Pre-arranged
Total base points: 13 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 7
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