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Word: MARES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 A 1 R 1 E 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /mหˆรฆres/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
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 MARES

noun
  1. An adult female horse.
  2. A foolish woman.
noun
  1. 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.
noun
  1. A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.
  2. Sleep paralysis.
  3. 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.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "mares" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "mares" can significantly improve your writing style."

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 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MARES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MARES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MARES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MARES is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in MARES? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in MARES.

๐Ÿ”— 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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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