Word: PANIC
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PANIC
- Overpowering fright, often affecting groups of people or animals.
- Rapid reduction in asset prices due to broad efforts to raise cash in anticipation of continuing decline in asset prices.
- A kernel panic or system crash.
- To feel overwhelming fear.
- To cause somebody to panic.
- (by extension) To crash.
- Pertaining to the god Pan.
- Of fear, fright etc: sudden or overwhelming (attributed by the ancient Greeks to the influence of Pan).
- A plant of the genus Panicum.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "panic" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "panic" 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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PANIC a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PANIC worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PANIC? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PANIC:
- # the panic effect
- # master of panic
- # playing with panic
- # in terms of panic
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