Word: DEVIATES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVIATES
- A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
- A value equal to the difference between a measured variable factor and a fixed or algorithmic reference value.
- To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
- To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.
"His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm."
- To cause to diverge.
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 "deviates" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "deviates" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVIATES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVIATES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVIATES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVIATES:
- # the deviates effect
- # master of deviates
- # playing with deviates
- # in terms of deviates
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of DEVIATES:
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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Words Starting with D
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