Word: GUIDE
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Definition of GUIDE
- Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation.
"The guide led us around the museum and explained the exhibits."
- A document or book that offers information or instruction; guidebook.
- A sign that guides people; guidepost.
- To serve as a guide for someone or something; to lead or direct in a way; to conduct in a course or path.
- To steer or navigate, especially a ship or as a pilot.
- To exert control or influence over someone or something.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "guide", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "guide" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GUIDE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GUIDE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GUIDE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GUIDE:
- # the guide effect
- # master of guide
- # playing with guide
- # in terms of guide
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