Word: DRONES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DRONES
- A male ant, bee or wasp, which does not work but can fertilize the queen bee.
- Someone who does not work; a lazy person, an idler.
- One who performs menial or tedious work.
- A low-pitched hum or buzz.
- One of the fixed-pitch pipes on a bagpipe.
- A genre of music that uses repeated lengthy droning sounds.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "drones" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "drones", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRONES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRONES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRONES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DRONES:
- # the drones effect
- # master of drones
- # playing with drones
- # in terms of drones
Hook Words
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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