Word: ASK
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ASK
- An act or instance of asking.
- Something asked or asked for.
"I know this is a big ask, but โฆ"
- An asking price.
- To request (information, or an answer to a question).
"I asked her age."
- To put forward (a question) to be answered.
"to ask a question"
- To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
"I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
- An eft; newt.
- A lizard.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "ask" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ask", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ASK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ASK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ASK:
- # the ask effect
- # master of ask
- # playing with ask
- # in terms of ask
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