Word: ANCESTRIES
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Definition of ANCESTRIES
- Condition as to ancestors; ancestral lineage; hence, birth or honorable descent.
"Title and ancestry render a good man more illustrious, but an ill one more contemptible. -Addison."
- A series of ancestors or progenitors; lineage, or those who compose the line of natural descent.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "ancestries" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "ancestries" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANCESTRIES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in ANCESTRIES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ANCESTRIES:
- # the ancestries effect
- # master of ancestries
- # playing with ancestries
- # in terms of ancestries
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