Word: HEDGES
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Definition of HEDGES
- A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.
"He trims the hedge once a week."
- A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.
- A mound of earth, stone- or turf-faced, often topped with bushes, used as a fence between any two portions of land.
- To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
"to hedge a field or garden"
- To obstruct or surround.
- To offset the risk associated with.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "hedges" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hedges" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEDGES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HEDGES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HEDGES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HEDGES:
- # the hedges effect
- # master of hedges
- # playing with hedges
- # in terms of hedges
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