Word: RULES
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Definition of RULES
- A regulation, law, guideline.
"All participants must adhere to the rules."
- A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.
- A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.
- To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- To excel.
"This game rules!"
- To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
- To revel.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "rules" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "rules", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RULES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RULES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RULES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RULES:
- # the rules effect
- # master of rules
- # playing with rules
- # in terms of rules
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