Word: DEMAND
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEMAND
- The desire to purchase goods and services.
"Prices usually go up when demand exceeds supply."
- The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to buy at a particular price.
- A forceful claim for something.
"Modern society is responding to women's demands for equality."
- To request forcefully.
"I demand to see the manager."
- To claim a right to something.
"The bank is demanding the mortgage payment."
- To ask forcefully for information.
"I demand an immediate explanation."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "demand" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "demand" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEMAND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEMAND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEMAND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEMAND:
- # the demand effect
- # master of demand
- # playing with demand
- # in terms of demand
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