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Word: BORROWS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 O 1 R 1 R 1 O 1 W 4 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /bษ’หˆrrษ’ws/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
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 This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of BORROWS

noun
  1. Deviation of the path of a rolling ball from a straight line; slope; slant.

    "This putt has a big left-to right borrow on it."

  2. A borrow pit.
  3. In the Rust programming language, the situation where the ownership of a value is temporarily transferred to another region of code.
verb
  1. To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
  2. To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.
  3. To adopt (an idea) as one's own.

    "to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another"

noun
  1. A ransom; a pledge or guarantee.
  2. A surety; someone standing bail.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "borrows" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "borrows", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BORROWS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BORROWS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BORROWS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BORROWS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in BORROWS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BORROWS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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