Word: GUILTY
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Definition of GUILTY
- A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
- A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
- One who is declared guilty of a crime.
- Responsible for a dishonest act.
"He was guilty of cheating at cards."
- Judged to have committed a crime.
"The guilty man was led away."
- Having a sense of guilt.
"Do you have a guilty conscience?"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "guilty", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "guilty" 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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GUILTY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GUILTY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GUILTY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GUILTY:
- # the guilty effect
- # master of guilty
- # playing with guilty
- # in terms of guilty
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