Word: DEVICE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DEVICE
- Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
"There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."
- A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
- A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
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 "device" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "device" 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
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVICE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVICE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVICE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVICE:
- # the device effect
- # master of device
- # playing with device
- # in terms of device
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