Word: DWARF
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Definition of DWARF
- Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
- A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
- An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
"dwarf honeysuckle"
- To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
- To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
"The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."
- To make appear insignificant.
"Bach dwarfs all other composers."
- Miniature.
"It is possible to grow the plants as dwarf as one desires."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dwarf" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "dwarf" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DWARF a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DWARF worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DWARF? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DWARF:
- # the dwarf effect
- # master of dwarf
- # playing with dwarf
- # in terms of dwarf
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