Word: MARKS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of MARKS
- (heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
- (heading) Characteristic, sign, visible impression.
- (heading) Indicator of position, objective etc.
- To put a mark on (something); to make (something) recognizable by a mark; to label or write on (something).
"to mark a box or bale of merchandise"
- To leave a mark (often an undesirable or unwanted one) on (something).
"See where this pencil has marked the paper."
- To have a long-lasting negative impact on (someone or something).
- A measure of weight (especially for gold and silver), once used throughout Europe, equivalent to 8 oz.
- An English and Scottish unit of currency (originally valued at one mark weight of silver), equivalent to 13 shillings and fourpence.
- Any of various European monetary units, especially the base unit of currency of Germany between 1948 and 2002, equal to 100 pfennigs.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "marks" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "marks" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 MARKS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MARKS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MARKS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MARKS:
- # the marks effect
- # master of marks
- # playing with marks
- # in terms of marks
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with M
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