Word: FACES
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Definition of FACES
- The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.
"That girl has a pretty face."
- One's facial expression.
"Why the sad face?"
- (in expressions such as 'make a face') A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
"Children! Stop making faces at each other!"
- (of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
"Face the sun."
- (of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
"Turn the chair so it faces the table."
- To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
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 "faces", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "faces" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FACES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FACES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FACES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FACES:
- # the faces effect
- # master of faces
- # playing with faces
- # in terms of faces
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