Word: LETS
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Definition of LETS
- 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."
- 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's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "lets" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lets" 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 | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LETS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LETS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LETS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LETS:
- # the lets effect
- # master of lets
- # playing with lets
- # in terms of lets
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