Word: BORDER
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Definition of BORDER
- The outer edge of something.
"the borders of the garden"
- A decorative strip around the edge of something.
"There's a nice frilly border around the picture frame."
- A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.
- To put a border on something.
- To form a border around; to bound.
- To lie on, or adjacent to, a border of.
"Denmark borders Germany to the south."
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 "border", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "border" 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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BORDER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BORDER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BORDER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BORDER:
- # the border effect
- # master of border
- # playing with border
- # in terms of border
Anagrams
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