Word: FACTOR
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Definition of FACTOR
- A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.
"The factor of the trading post bought the furs."
- An agent or representative.
- A commission agent.
- To find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly).
- (of a number or other mathematical object) To be a product of other objects.
- (commercial) To sell a debt or debts to an agent (the factor) to collect.
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 "factor" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "factor" 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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FACTOR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FACTOR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FACTOR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FACTOR:
- # the factor effect
- # master of factor
- # playing with factor
- # in terms of factor
Anagrams
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