Word: EAVESDROPS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EAVESDROPS
- The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
- The space around a house on which such water drips
- A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
- To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
"I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal."
- To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "eavesdrops" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "eavesdrops" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EAVESDROPS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EAVESDROPS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EAVESDROPS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EAVESDROPS:
- # the eavesdrops effect
- # master of eavesdrops
- # playing with eavesdrops
- # in terms of eavesdrops
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