Word: FIDDLES
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Definition of FIDDLES
- Any of various bowed string instruments, often a violin when played in any of various traditional styles, as opposed to classical violin.
"When I play it like this, it's a fiddle; when I play it like that, it's a violin."
- A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.
- An adjustment intended to cover up a basic flaw.
"That parameter setting is just a fiddle to make the lighting look right."
- To play aimlessly.
"You're fiddling your life away."
- To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
"Fred was sacked when the auditors caught him fiddling the books."
- To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fiddles" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "fiddles" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FIDDLES:
- # the fiddles effect
- # master of fiddles
- # playing with fiddles
- # in terms of fiddles
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