Word: BUZZARDS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BUZZARDS
- Any of several Old World birds of prey of the genus Buteo with broad wings and a broad tail.
- Any scavenging bird such as the American black vulture (Coragyps atratus) or the turkey vulture (Cathartes aura).
- (often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.
- A score of two over par (for one hole)
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "buzzards" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "buzzards", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 29 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 29 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 31 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUZZARDS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BUZZARDS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BUZZARDS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BUZZARDS:
- # the buzzards effect
- # master of buzzards
- # playing with buzzards
- # in terms of buzzards
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