Word: FOUND
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Definition of FOUND
- To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
- To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.
"I found my car keys. They were under the couch."
- (ditransitive) To discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end.
"Water is found to be a compound substance."
- Food and lodging; board.
- To start (an institution or organization).
- To begin building.
- To melt, especially of metal in an industrial setting.
- To form by melting a metal and pouring it into a mould; to cast.
- A thin, single-cut file for comb-makers.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "found" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "found" 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 | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOUND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FOUND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FOUND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FOUND:
- # the found effect
- # master of found
- # playing with found
- # in terms of found
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