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Word: BURROWS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 U 1 R 1 R 1 O 1 W 4 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /bสŒหˆrrษ’ws/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 14 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
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 BURROWS

noun
  1. A mountain.
  2. A hill.
  3. A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves.
noun
  1. A small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand.
  2. (saltworks) A wicker case in which salt is put to drain.
noun
  1. A castrated boar.
noun
  1. A long sleeveless flannel garment for infants.
noun
  1. A fortified town.
  2. A town or city.
  3. A town having a municipal corporation and certain traditional rights.
noun
  1. A tunnel or hole, often as dug by a small creature.
  2. A heap or heaps of rubbish or refuse.
verb
  1. To dig a tunnel or hole
  2. (with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort

    "The young girl burrowed into the bed."

  3. (with into) to investigate thoroughly

    "The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "burrows" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "burrows" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 14 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BURROWS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BURROWS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BURROWS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BURROWS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 14 points.
How many syllables are in BURROWS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BURROWS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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