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Word: CUSKS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 U 1 S 1 K 5 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kหˆสŒsks/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CUSKS

noun
  1. A marine cod-like fish in the ling family Lotidae, Brosme brosme.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "cusks" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "cusks", 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 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUSKS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CUSKS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CUSKS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CUSKS is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in CUSKS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CUSKS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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