Word: LURCH
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Definition of LURCH
- A sudden or unsteady movement.
"the lurch of a ship, or of a drunkard"
- To make such a sudden, unsteady movement.
- To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.
- An old game played with dice and counters; a variety of the game of tables.
- A double score in cribbage for the winner when his/her adversary has been left in the lurch.
- To leave someone in the lurch; to cheat.
- To rob.
- To evade by stooping; to lurk.
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 "lurch" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lurch" 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
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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 | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LURCH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LURCH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LURCH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # the lurch effect
- # master of lurch
- # playing with lurch
- # in terms of lurch
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