Word: BURIES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of BURIES
- To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
- To place in the ground.
"bury a bone;ย bury the embers"
- To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
"she buried her face in the pillow;ย they buried us in paperwork"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "buries", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "buries" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BURIES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BURIES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BURIES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BURIES:
- # the buries effect
- # master of buries
- # playing with buries
- # in terms of buries
Hook Words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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