Word: ANSWER
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Definition of ANSWER
- A response or reply; something said or done in reaction to a statement or question.
"Her answer to his proposal was a slap in the face."
- A solution to a problem.
"There is no simple answer to corruption."
- A document filed in response to a complaint, responding to each point raised in the complaint and raising counterpoints.
- To make a reply or response to.
"He answered the question."
- To speak in defence against; to reply to in defence.
"to answer a charge or accusation"
- To respond to a call by someone at a door or telephone, or other similar piece of equipment.
"Nobody answered when I knocked on the door."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "answer", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "answer" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANSWER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ANSWER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ANSWER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ANSWER:
- # the answer effect
- # master of answer
- # playing with answer
- # in terms of answer
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