Word: ENGRAVES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of ENGRAVES
- To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.
"He engraved the plaque with his name."
- To carve (something) into a material.
"He engraved his name."
- To put in a grave, to bury.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "engraves", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "engraves" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ENGRAVES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ENGRAVES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ENGRAVES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ENGRAVES:
- # the engraves effect
- # master of engraves
- # playing with engraves
- # in terms of engraves
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of ENGRAVES:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of ENGRAVES:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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