Word: STROPS
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Definition of STROPS
- A strap; more specifically a piece of leather or a substitute (notably canvas), or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, for honing a razor, in this sense also called razor strop.
- A bad mood or temper (see stroppy.)
- A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it.
- A poor-quality or unsaleable diamond.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "strops", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "strops" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STROPS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STROPS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STROPS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STROPS:
- # the strops effect
- # master of strops
- # playing with strops
- # in terms of strops
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