Word: MARES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of MARES
- An adult female horse.
- A foolish woman.
- A type of evil spirit formerly thought to sit on the chest of a sleeping person; also, the feeling of suffocation felt during sleep, attributed to such a spirit.
- A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.
- Sleep paralysis.
- A very bad or frightening dream.
"I had a nightmare that I tried to run but could neither move nor breathe."
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 "Please ensure you spell "mares" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "mares" 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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MARES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MARES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MARES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MARES:
- # the mares effect
- # master of mares
- # playing with mares
- # in terms of mares
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with M
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