Word: MAKES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of MAKES
- Brand or kind; model.
"What make of car do you drive?"
- Manner or style of construction (style of how a thing is made); form.
- Origin (of a manufactured article); manufacture; production.
"The camera was of German make."
- To create.
- To behave, to act.
"He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands."
- To tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against.
- Mate; a spouse or companion; a match.
- A halfpenny.
- An agricultural tool resembling a scythe, used to cut (harvest) certain plants such as peas, reeds, or tares.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "makes" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "makes" can significantly improve your writing style."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAKES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MAKES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MAKES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MAKES:
- # the makes effect
- # master of makes
- # playing with makes
- # in terms of makes
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Words Starting with M
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