Word: RED
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Definition of RED
- Any of a range of colours having the longest wavelengths, 670 nm, of the visible spectrum; a primary additive colour for transmitted light: the colour obtained by subtracting green and blue from white light using magenta and yellow filters; the colour of blood, ripe strawberries, etc.
- A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist; (usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.
- One of the 15 red balls used in snooker, distinguished from the colours.
- Having red as its color.
"The girl wore a red skirt."
- (of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
"Her hair had red highlights."
- (of a card) Of the hearts or diamonds suits. Compare black
"I got two red queens, and he got one of the black queens."
- To govern, protect.
- To discuss, deliberate.
- To advise.
- To free from entanglement.
- To free from embarrassment.
- To fix boundaries.
- To clean, tidy up, to put in order.
"I've got to redd up the place before your mother gets back."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "red" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "red" to secure the victory."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RED:
- # the red effect
- # master of red
- # playing with red
- # in terms of red
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