Word: GRYPHON
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of GRYPHON
- A mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.
- A large vulture (Gyps fulvus) found in the mountainous parts of Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor, supposed to be the "eagle" of the Bible.
- An English variety of apple.
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 "gryphon" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "gryphon" 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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GRYPHON a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GRYPHON worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GRYPHON? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GRYPHON:
- # the gryphon effect
- # master of gryphon
- # playing with gryphon
- # in terms of gryphon
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