Word: DEVOURED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVOURED
- To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
- To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
"The fire was devouring the building."
- To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.
"She intended to devour the book."
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "devoured" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "devoured" in early literature."
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 | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVOURED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVOURED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVOURED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVOURED:
- # the devoured effect
- # master of devoured
- # playing with devoured
- # in terms of devoured
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