Word: FLASH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of FLASH
- A device that produces a short flash of light to help illuminate a scene, mostly for night-time or indoors photography.
- A sudden, short, temporary burst of light.
- A very short amount of time.
- A flashlight; an electric torch.
- To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
"He flashed the light at the water, trying to see what made the noise."
- To blink; to shine or illuminate intermittently.
"The light flashed on and off."
- To be visible briefly.
"The scenery flashed by quickly."
- Expensive-looking and demanding attention; stylish; showy.
- (of a person) Having plenty of ready money.
- (of a person) Liable to show off expensive possessions or money.
- A pool.
- A reservoir and sluiceway beside a navigable stream, just above a shoal, so that the stream may pour in water as boats pass, and thus bear them over the shoal.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "flash" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "flash" can significantly improve your writing style."
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 | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLASH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLASH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLASH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLASH:
- # the flash effect
- # master of flash
- # playing with flash
- # in terms of flash
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