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Word: LUCK

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 U 1 C 3 K 5
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /lหˆสŒkk/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 13 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of LUCK

noun
  1. 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."

  2. A superstitious feeling that brings fortune or success.

    "He blew on the dice for luck."

  3. Success.

    "He has a lot of luck with the ladies, perhaps it is because of his new motorbike."

verb
  1. To succeed by chance.

    "His plan lucked out."

  2. To rely on luck.

    "No plan. We're just to going to have to luck through."

  3. To carry out relying on luck.

    "Our plan is to luck it through."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "luck" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "luck", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 13 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUCK a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LUCK is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LUCK worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LUCK is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 13 points.
How many syllables are in LUCK? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in LUCK.

๐Ÿ”— 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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