Word: SMART
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Definition of SMART
- To hurt or sting.
"After being hit with a pitch, the batter exclaimed "Ouch, my arm smarts!""
- To cause a smart or sting in.
- To feel a pungent pain of mind; to feel sharp pain or grief; be punished severely; to feel the sting of evil.
- Exhibiting social ability or cleverness.
- Exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books.
- (often in combination) Equipped with intelligent behaviour (digital/computer technology).
"smart bomb"
- A sharp, quick, lively pain; a sting.
- Mental pain or suffering; grief; affliction.
- Smart-money.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "smart" to secure the victory."
- • "Please ensure you spell "smart" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
💡 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!
🎯 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) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 8 pts |
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SMART:
- # the smart effect
- # master of smart
- # playing with smart
- # in terms of smart
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