Word: SOURCE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SOURCE
- The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.
"The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling."
- Spring; fountainhead; wellhead; any collection of water on or under the surface of the ground in which a stream originates.
"The main sources of the Euphrates River are the Karasu and Murat Rivers."
- A reporter's informant.
- To obtain or procure: used especially of a business resource.
- To find information about (a quotation)'s source (from which it comes): to find a citation for.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "source", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "source" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOURCE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SOURCE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SOURCE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SOURCE:
- # the source effect
- # master of source
- # playing with source
- # in terms of source
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Same Length Words (6 Letters)
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Words Starting with S
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