Word: COP
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COP
- A spider.
- To obtain, to purchase (as in drugs), to get hold of, to take.
- To (be forced to) take; to receive; to shoulder; to bear, especially blame or punishment for a particular instance of wrongdoing.
"When caught, he would often cop a vicious blow from his father"
- (trainspotting) To see and record a railway locomotive for the first time.
- (law enforcement) A police officer or prison guard.
- (crafts) The ball of thread wound on to the spindle in a spinning machine.
- The top, summit, especially of a hill.
- The crown (of the head); also the head itself.
"The stature is bowed down in age, the cop is depressed."
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 "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "cop" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "cop" conveys a high level of precision."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COP:
- # the cop effect
- # master of cop
- # playing with cop
- # in terms of cop
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