Word: AUGHT
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Definition of AUGHT
- Anything whatsoever, any part.
- Whit, the smallest part, iota.
- Zero
- The digit zero as the decade in years. For example, aught-nine for 1909 or 2009.
- At all, in any degree, in any respect.
- Estimation.
"In my aught."
- Of importance or consequence (in the phrase "of aught").
"An event of aught."
- Esteem, respect.
"A man of aught (a man of high esteem, an important or well-respected man)."
- Property; possession
- Duty; place; office
- To own, possess
- To owe, be obliged or obligated to
- Possessed of
- A numerical value equal to 8; the number occurring after seven and before nine.
- Describing a group or set with eight elements.
"He works eight hours a day."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "aught" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "aught" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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
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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 AUGHT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AUGHT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AUGHT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AUGHT:
- # the aught effect
- # master of aught
- # playing with aught
- # in terms of aught
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Words Starting with A
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