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Word: CHEEKS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 H 4 E 1 E 1 K 5 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kiหˆหeks/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 15 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "EE". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CHEEKS

noun
  1. The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.
  2. (usually in the plural) The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.
  3. Impudence.

    "Youโ€™ve got some cheek, asking me for money!"

verb
  1. To be impudent towards.

    "Don't cheek me, you little rascal!"

  2. To pull a horse's head back toward the saddle using the cheek strap of the bridle.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "cheeks" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "cheeks", surprising the rest of the board members."

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

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) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 15 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHEEKS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CHEEKS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CHEEKS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CHEEKS is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 15 points.
How many syllables are in CHEEKS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CHEEKS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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