Word: BANDS
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Definition of BANDS
- A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
- A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.
- A strip of decoration.
- To fasten with a band.
- To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).
- A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist.
- A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music.
- A marching band.
- To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.
- To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.
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 "The referee verified that "bands" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bands" to secure the victory."
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
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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BANDS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BANDS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BANDS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BANDS:
- # the bands effect
- # master of bands
- # playing with bands
- # in terms of bands
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