Word: ASHES
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Definition of ASHES
- The solid remains of a fire.
"Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil."
- The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process.
- Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash.
- To reduce to a residue of ash. See ashing.
- To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette.
- To hit the end off (a burning cigar or cigarette).
- A shade tree of the genus Fraxinus.
"The ash trees are dying off due to emerald ash borer."
- The wood of this tree.
- The traditional name for the ae ligature (รฆ), as used in Old English.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ashes", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "ashes" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASHES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ASHES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ASHES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ASHES:
- # the ashes effect
- # master of ashes
- # playing with ashes
- # in terms of ashes
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