Word: POOR
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Definition of POOR
- (with "the") Those who have little or no possessions or money, taken as a group.
"The poor are always with us."
- With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
"We were so poor that we couldn't afford shoes."
- Of low quality.
"That was a poor performance."
- Used to express pity.
"Oh you poor little thing."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "poor" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "poor" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POOR a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is POOR worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in POOR? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing POOR:
- # the poor effect
- # master of poor
- # playing with poor
- # in terms of poor
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