Word: RIVER
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Definition of RIVER
- A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
"Occasionally rivers overflow their banks and cause floods."
- Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.
"a river of blood"
- The last card dealt in a hand.
- To improve oneโs hand to beat another player on the final card in a poker game.
"Johnny rivered me by drawing that ace of spades."
- One who rives or splits.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "river", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "river" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIVER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RIVER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RIVER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RIVER:
- # the river effect
- # master of river
- # playing with river
- # in terms of river
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