Word: BAKES
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Definition of BAKES
- The act of cooking food by baking.
- Any of various baked dishes resembling casserole.
- A social event at which food (such as seafood) is baked, or at which baked food is served.
- (with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven.
"I baked a delicious cherry pie."
- (with baked thing as subject) To be cooked in an oven.
"The cake baked at 350ยฐF."
- To be warmed to drying and hardening.
"The clay baked in the sun."
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "bakes", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "bakes" 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
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BAKES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in BAKES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BAKES:
- # the bakes effect
- # master of bakes
- # playing with bakes
- # in terms of bakes
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