Word: INCREASES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of INCREASES
- An amount by which a quantity is increased.
- For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger
- Offspring, progeny
- (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."
- To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
- To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.
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 "Please ensure you spell "increases" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "increases" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
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 | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is INCREASES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is INCREASES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in INCREASES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing INCREASES:
- # the increases effect
- # master of increases
- # playing with increases
- # in terms of increases
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