Word: THROW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of THROW
- To change place.
- To change in state or status
- To move through time.
- The flight of a thrown object.
"What a great throw by the quarterback!"
- The act of throwing something.
"The gambler staked everything on one throw of the dice."
- One's ability to throw.
"He's always had a pretty decent throw."
- To hurl; to cause an object to move rapidly through the air.
"throw a shoe; throw a javelin; the horse threw its rider"
- To eject or cause to fall off.
- To move to another position or condition; to displace.
"throw the switch"
- Pain, especially pain associated with childbirth; throe.
- The act of giving birth in animals, especially in cows.
- (said of animals) To give birth to.
- A moment, time, occasion.
- A period of time; a while.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "throw" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "throw" conveys a high level of precision."
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 | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THROW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is THROW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in THROW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THROW:
- # the throw effect
- # master of throw
- # playing with throw
- # in terms of throw
Sub-words
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