Word: BUOYS
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Definition of BUOYS
- A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel.
- A life-buoy; a life preserver.
- To keep afloat or aloft; used with up.
- To support or maintain at a high level.
- To mark with a buoy.
"to buoy an anchor; to buoy or buoy off a channel"
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 "buoys" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "buoys" 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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUOYS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BUOYS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BUOYS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BUOYS:
- # the buoys effect
- # master of buoys
- # playing with buoys
- # in terms of buoys
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of BUOYS:
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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