Word: DARK
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Definition of DARK
- Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
"The room was too dark for reading."
- (of colour) Dull or deeper in hue; not bright or light.
"my sister's hair is darker than mine;โ her skin grew dark with a suntan"
- Hidden, secret, obscure.
- A complete or (more often) partial absence of light.
"Dark surrounds us completely."
- Ignorance.
"The lawyer was left in the dark as to why the jury was dismissed."
- Nightfall.
"It was after dark before we got to playing baseball."
- To grow or become dark, darken.
- To remain in the dark, lurk, lie hidden or concealed.
- To make dark, darken; to obscure.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "dark" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dark" 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
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DARK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DARK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DARK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DARK:
- # the dark effect
- # master of dark
- # playing with dark
- # in terms of dark
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