Word: LES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LES
- A homosexual woman, one who is mostly or exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.
- A homosexual female animal.
- (of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring mostly or exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.
"She is lesbian."
- (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.
"a lesbian relationship / marriage / kiss"
- (especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.
"We're going to a lesbian bar tonight."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "les" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "les" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Invalid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LES:
- # the les effect
- # master of les
- # playing with les
- # in terms of les
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