Word: POINTS
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Definition of POINTS
- A discrete division of something.
- A sharp extremity.
- One of the several different parts of the escutcheon.
- To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
"It's rude to point at other people."
- To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
"The arrow of a compass points north"
- To face in a particular direction.
- To appoint.
- Movable rails which can be used to switch a train from one railway track to another.
- The two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow current to flow or not through the ignition coil. Each surface is called a point singular (there's usually a moving point which is pushed by the distributor cam and a fixed point which isn't), but they're made together in a unit and serviced or replaced that way and are hence normally called points plural.
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 "Please ensure you spell "points" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "points" 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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POINTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is POINTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in POINTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing POINTS:
- # the points effect
- # master of points
- # playing with points
- # in terms of points
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with P
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