Word: POSTBOX
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of POSTBOX
- A box in which post can be left by a sender to be picked up by a courier or postman (postal worker).
"Would you take these letters down to the post box please โ they've already got stamps."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed from the Latin prefix "post-", meaning "after or behind".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "postbox" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "postbox", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POSTBOX a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is POSTBOX worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in POSTBOX? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing POSTBOX:
- # the postbox effect
- # master of postbox
- # playing with postbox
- # in terms of postbox
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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