Word: DESTROY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DESTROY
- To damage beyond use or repair.
"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."
- To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
"Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate."
- To put down or euthanize.
"Destroying a rabid dog is required by law."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "destroy" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "destroy" 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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DESTROY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DESTROY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DESTROY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DESTROY:
- # the destroy effect
- # master of destroy
- # playing with destroy
- # in terms of destroy
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