Word: ROACH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of ROACH
- Certain members of the fish family Cyprinidae, including:
- A cockroach.
- An extra curve of material added to the leech (aft edge) of a sail to increase the sail area.
- A kind of headdress worn by some of the indigenous peoples of North America.
- (smoking) Marijuana; cannabis used as a drug.
- (smoking) A butt of a marijuana cigarette.
- (smoking) The filter of a rolled cigarette or joint, made from card or paper.
- A bed or stratum of some mineral.
- Gritty or coarse rock; especially Portland stone or similar limestone.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "roach" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "roach" 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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROACH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ROACH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ROACH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ROACH:
- # the roach effect
- # master of roach
- # playing with roach
- # in terms of roach
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