Word: LUCK
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of LUCK
- Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.
"Gilbert had some bad luck yesterday โ he got pick-pocketed and lost fifty dollars."
- A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.
"He blew on the dice for luck."
- Success.
"He has a lot of luck with the ladies, perhaps it is because of his new motorbike."
- To succeed by chance.
"His plan lucked out."
- To rely on luck.
"No plan. We're just to going to have to luck through."
- To carry out relying on luck.
"Our plan is to luck it through."
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 "In professional circles, using the word "luck" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "luck", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LUCK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LUCK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LUCK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LUCK:
- # the luck effect
- # master of luck
- # playing with luck
- # in terms of luck
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