Word: DRIER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DRIER
- One who, or that which, dries; a desiccative.
"The sun and a northwesterly wind are great driers of the earth."
- A household appliance that removes the water from clothing by accelerating evaporation, usually though heat and a tumbling motion.
- An electric hair dryer.
- Free from or lacking moisture.
"This towel's dry. Could you wet it and cover the chicken so it doesn't go dry as it cooks?"
- Unable to produce a liquid, as water, oil, or (farming) milk.
"This well is as dry as that cow."
- Built without or lacking mortar.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "drier", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "drier" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRIER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRIER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRIER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DRIER:
- # the drier effect
- # master of drier
- # playing with drier
- # in terms of drier
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