Word: SCREEN
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SCREEN
- A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
"a fire screen"
- A material woven from fine wires intended to block animals or large particles from passing while allowing gasses, liquids and finer particles to pass.
- (by analogy) Searching through a sample for a target; an act of screening
"a drug screen, a genetic screen"
- To filter by passing through a screen.
"Mary screened the beans to remove the clumps of gravel."
- To shelter or conceal.
- To remove information, or censor intellectual material from viewing.
"The news report was screened because it accused the politician of wrongdoing."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "screen", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "screen" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCREEN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCREEN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCREEN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCREEN:
- # the screen effect
- # master of screen
- # playing with screen
- # in terms of screen
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