Word: GUTS
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Definition of GUTS
- The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.
- The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged
"beer gut"
- The intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc.
- To eviscerate.
"The fisherman guts the fish before cooking them."
- To remove or destroy the most important parts of.
"Congress gutted the welfare bill."
- To show determination or courage (especially in the combination guts out).
"He gutsed out a 6-1 win."
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.
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- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "guts" in early literature."
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
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GUTS:
- # the guts effect
- # master of guts
- # playing with guts
- # in terms of guts
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