Word: ARREST
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ARREST
- A check, stop, an act or instance of arresting something.
- The condition of being stopped, standstill.
- The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
- To stop the motion of (a person or animal).
- To stay, remain.
- To stop or slow (a process, course etc.).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "arrest" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "arrest", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARREST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ARREST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ARREST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ARREST:
- # the arrest effect
- # master of arrest
- # playing with arrest
- # in terms of arrest
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