Word: CODES
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Definition of CODES
- A short symbol, often with little relation to the item it represents.
"This flavour of soup has been assigned the code WRT-9."
- A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
- Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.
"The medical code is a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians."
- To write software programs.
"I learned to code on an early home computer in the 1980s."
- To add codes to a dataset.
- To categorise by assigning identifiers from a schedule, for example CPT coding for medical insurance purposes.
- Of a patient, to suffer a sudden medical emergency (a code blue) such as cardiac arrest.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "codes" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "codes", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CODES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CODES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CODES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CODES:
- # the codes effect
- # master of codes
- # playing with codes
- # in terms of codes
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of CODES:
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Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of CODES:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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