Word: COUNTERS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COUNTERS
- A deal to swap goods or services.
- A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
- An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
"The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column."
- One who counts
"He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter โ he can count to 100."
- A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
- An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
"He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces."
- Something opposite or contrary to something else.
- A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
"Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent."
- The overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.
- To contradict, oppose.
- To return a blow while receiving one, as in boxing.
- To take action in response to; to respond.
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 "The referee verified that "counters" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "counters" to secure the victory."
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
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) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COUNTERS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COUNTERS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COUNTERS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COUNTERS:
- # the counters effect
- # master of counters
- # playing with counters
- # in terms of counters
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of COUNTERS:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of COUNTERS:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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