Word: REPLY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of REPLY
- A written or spoken response; part of a conversation.
- Something given in reply.
- A counterattack.
- To give a written or spoken response, especially to a question, request, accusation or criticism; to answer.
- To act or gesture in response.
"Joanne replied to Pete's insult with a slap to his face."
- To repeat something back; to echo.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "reply" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "reply" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REPLY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is REPLY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in REPLY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REPLY:
- # the reply effect
- # master of reply
- # playing with reply
- # in terms of reply
Thesaurus
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with R
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