Word: KILL
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Definition of KILL
- The act of killing.
"The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives."
- Specifically, the death blow.
"The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head."
- The result of killing; that which has been killed.
"The fox dragged its kill back to its den."
- To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
"Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
- To render inoperative.
"He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting."
- To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
"My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes."
- (north-east US) A creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.
"Schuylkill, Catskill, etc."
- A kiln.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "kill" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "kill" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KILL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is KILL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in KILL? โผ
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- # the kill effect
- # master of kill
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- # in terms of kill
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