Word: RETURN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of RETURN
- The act of returning.
"I expect the house to be spotless upon my return."
- A return ticket.
"Do you want a one-way or a return?"
- An item that is returned, e.g. due to a defect, or the act of returning it.
"Last year there were 250 returns of this product, an improvement on the 500 returns the year before."
- To come or go back (to a place or person).
"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."
- To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
"To return to my story [...]"
- To turn back, retreat.
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 "Understanding the exact meaning of "return" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "return" in early literature."
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RETURN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RETURN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RETURN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RETURN:
- # the return effect
- # master of return
- # playing with return
- # in terms of return
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