Word: BODE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BODE
- An omen; a foreshadowing.
- To indicate by signs, as future events; to be an omen of; to portend or foretell.
- (followed by "well", "ill", "no good", etc.) To betoken or augur something good or bad that will happen in the future.
- A bid; an offer.
- A messenger; a herald.
- A stop; a halting; delay.
- To bear; to endure; to tolerate.
- To dwell or reside in a location; to abide.
- To wait; to be in expectation; to stay; to remain.
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 "bode" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bode" 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
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BODE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BODE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BODE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BODE:
- # the bode effect
- # master of bode
- # playing with bode
- # in terms of bode
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