Word: BURROW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BURROW
- A mountain.
- A hill.
- A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
- A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
- (saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.
- A castrated boar.
- A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.
- A fortified town.
- A town or city.
- A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
- A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
- A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.
- To dig a tunnel or hole
- (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
"The young girl burrowed into the bed."
- (with into) to investigate thoroughly
"The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."
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 "The referee verified that "burrow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "burrow" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BURROW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BURROW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BURROW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BURROW:
- # the burrow effect
- # master of burrow
- # playing with burrow
- # in terms of burrow
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