Word: LORE
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Definition of LORE
- All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.
"the lore of the Ancient Egyptians"
- The backstory created around a fictional universe.
- Workmanship.
- The region between the eyes and nostrils of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
- The anterior portion of the cheeks of insects.
- To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.
"He lost his hearing in the explosion."
- To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.
"I lost my way in the forest."
- To fail to win (a game, competition, trial, etc).
"We lost the football match."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "lore" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lore" 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 LORE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LORE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LORE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LORE:
- # the lore effect
- # master of lore
- # playing with lore
- # in terms of lore
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