Word: PLOY
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Definition of PLOY
- A tactic, strategy, or gimmick.
"The free T-shirt is really a ploy to get you inside to see their sales pitch."
- Sport; frolic.
- Employment.
- To form a column from a line of troops on some designated subdivision.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "ploy" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "ploy", surprising the rest of the board members."
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
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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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PLOY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PLOY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PLOY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PLOY:
- # the ploy effect
- # master of ploy
- # playing with ploy
- # in terms of ploy
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