Word: HOVER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of HOVER
- The act of hovering
- To float in the air.
"The hummingbird hovered by the plant."
- To linger or hang in one place, especially in an uncertain manner.
"His pen hovered above the paper."
- To waver, or be uncertain.
"Filling in the voting form, I hovered between Labour and Liberal Democrat."
- A cover; a shelter; a protection.
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 "The referee verified that "hover" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hover" to secure the victory."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HOVER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HOVER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HOVER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HOVER:
- # the hover effect
- # master of hover
- # playing with hover
- # in terms of hover
Anagrams
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