Word: FILTER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of FILTER
- A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
- Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.
- Any item, mechanism, device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate.
"He runs an email filter to catch the junk mail."
- To sort, sift, or isolate.
"This strainer should filter out the large particles."
- To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.
"The leaves of the trees filtered the light."
- To pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter.
"The water filtered through the rock and soil."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "filter" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "filter" 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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FILTER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FILTER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FILTER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FILTER:
- # the filter effect
- # master of filter
- # playing with filter
- # in terms of filter
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of FILTER:
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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