Word: DASH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DASH
- Any of the following symbols: โ (figure dash), โ (en dash), โ (em dash), or โ (horizontal bar).
- (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
- A short run, flight.
- To run quickly or for a short distance.
"He dashed across the field."
- To leave or depart.
"I have to dash now. See you soon."
- To destroy by striking (against).
"He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight."
- Damn!
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 "The referee verified that "dash" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dash" 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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DASH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DASH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DASH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DASH:
- # the dash effect
- # master of dash
- # playing with dash
- # in terms of dash
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DASH:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DASH:
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Same Length Words (4 Letters)
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