Word: PRESS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PRESS
- A device used to apply pressure to an item.
"a flower press"
- A printing machine.
"Stop the presses!"
- (collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
"This article appeared in the press."
- To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- To compress, squeeze.
"to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often formed from the Latin prefix "pre-", meaning "before or in front of" in time or position.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "press" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "press" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRESS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PRESS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PRESS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PRESS:
- # the press effect
- # master of press
- # playing with press
- # in terms of press
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