Word: LET
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LET
- The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."
- To leave.
"Let me alone!"
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
"The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
"After he knocked for hours, I decided to let him come in."
- To leave.
"Let me alone!"
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
"The physicians let about a pint of his blood, but to no avail."
- An obstacle or hindrance.
- The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "let", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "let" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LET a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LET worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LET? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LET:
- # the let effect
- # master of let
- # playing with let
- # in terms of let
Word Family
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