Word: DIGS
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Definition of DIGS
- An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
- A plodding and laborious student.
- A thrust; a poke.
"He guffawed and gave me a dig in the ribs after telling his latest joke."
- To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
"If the plane can't pull out of the dive it is in, it'll dig a hole in the ground."
- To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.
"to dig potatoes"
- To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore.
- To understand or show interest in.
"You dig?"
- To appreciate, or like.
"Baby, I dig you."
- Lodgings; place of accommodation.
- Clothes.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "digs" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "digs" conveys a high level of precision."
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
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIGS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIGS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIGS? โผ
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- # the digs effect
- # master of digs
- # playing with digs
- # in terms of digs
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