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Word: BARROW

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 A 1 R 1 R 1 O 1 W 4
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /bรฆหˆrrษ’w/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile W (4 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "RR". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of BARROW

noun
  1. A mountain.
  2. A hill.
  3. A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
noun
  1. A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
  2. (saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.
noun
  1. A castrated boar.
noun
  1. A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "barrow", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "barrow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BARROW a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BARROW is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BARROW worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BARROW is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in BARROW? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BARROW.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BARROW:

  • # the barrow effect
  • # master of barrow
  • # playing with barrow
  • # in terms of barrow

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as BARROW:

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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Words Ending with W

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