Word: STREAK
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Definition of STREAK
- An irregular line left from smearing or motion.
"The picture I took out the car window had streaks."
- A continuous series of like events.
"I hope I can keep up this streak of accomplishments."
- The color of the powder of a mineral. So called, because a simple field test for a mineral is to streak it against unglazed white porcelain.
- To have or obtain streaks.
"If you clean a window in direct sunlight, it will streak."
- To run naked in public. (Contrast flash)
"It was a pleasant game until some guy went streaking across the field."
- To create streaks.
"You will streak a window by cleaning it in direct sunlight."
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 "The referee verified that "streak" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "streak" 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
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STREAK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STREAK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STREAK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STREAK:
- # the streak effect
- # master of streak
- # playing with streak
- # in terms of streak
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of STREAK:
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