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Word: FORK

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
F 4 O 1 R 1 K 5
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /fหˆษ’rk/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 11 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of FORK

noun
  1. A pronged tool having a long straight handle, used for digging, lifting, throwing etc.
  2. A pronged tool for use in the garden; a smaller hand fork for weeding etc., or larger for turning over the soil.
  3. A gallows.
verb
  1. To divide into two or more branches.

    "A road, a tree, or a stream forks."

  2. To move with a fork (as hay or food).
  3. To spawn a new child process in some sense duplicating the existing process.
verb
  1. To have sexual intercourse, to copulate.

    "Fighting for peace is like fucking for virginity."

  2. To have sexual intercourse with.
  3. To insert oneโ€™s penis, a dildo or other phallic object, into a specified orifice or cleft.
noun
  1. The bottom of a sump into which the water of a mine drains.
verb
  1. To bale a shaft dry.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "fork" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "fork" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 11 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FORK a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
FORK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is FORK worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, FORK is worth 11 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in FORK? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in FORK.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FORK:

  • # the fork effect
  • # master of fork
  • # playing with fork
  • # in terms of fork

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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