Word: BARROW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BARROW
- A mountain.
- A hill.
- A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
- A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
- (saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.
- A castrated boar.
- A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "barrow", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "barrow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BARROW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BARROW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BARROW? โผ
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๐ 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
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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