Word: DEVISES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVISES
- The act of leaving real property in a will.
- Such a will, or a clause in such a will.
- The real property left in such a will.
- To use one's intellect to plan or design (something).
"to devise an argument; to devise a machine, or a new system of writing"
- To leave (property) in a will.
- To form a scheme; to lay a plan; to contrive; to consider.
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 "devises" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "devises" to secure the victory."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVISES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVISES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVISES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVISES:
- # the devises effect
- # master of devises
- # playing with devises
- # in terms of devises
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