Word: GLAIVE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of GLAIVE
- A light lance with a long, sharp-pointed head.
- A weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade fixed on the end, the edge of which is on the outside curve.
- A sword, particularly a broadsword.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "glaive" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "glaive" 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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GLAIVE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GLAIVE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GLAIVE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GLAIVE:
- # the glaive effect
- # master of glaive
- # playing with glaive
- # in terms of glaive
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of GLAIVE:
Word Family
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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