Word: CRAKE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of CRAKE
- Any of several birds of the family Rallidae that have short bills.
- To cry out harshly and loudly, like a crake.
- A crack; a boast.
- To boast; to speak loudly and boastfully.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "crake" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "crake" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRAKE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CRAKE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CRAKE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CRAKE:
- # the crake effect
- # master of crake
- # playing with crake
- # in terms of crake
Sub-words
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