Word: SOU
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SOU
- An old French copper coin equal to one twentieth of a livre or twelve deniers; one sou is to the livre as one shilling is to the pound.
- Cent; pocket money.
- A thing of the smallest value; a whit; a jot.
"I do not care a sou for your excuses."
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 "The referee verified that "sou" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "sou" to secure the victory."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOU a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SOU worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SOU? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SOU:
- # the sou effect
- # master of sou
- # playing with sou
- # in terms of sou
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