Word: TILE
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Definition of TILE
- A regularly-shaped slab of clay or other material, affixed to cover or decorate a surface, as in a roof-tile, glazed tile, stove tile, carpet tile etc.
- A rectangular graphic.
"Each tile within Google Maps consists of 256 ร 256 pixels."
- Any of various flat cuboid playing pieces used in certain games, such as dominoes, Scrabble, or mahjong.
- To cover with tiles.
"The handyman tiled the kitchen."
- To arrange in a regular pattern, with adjoining edges (applied to tile-like objects, graphics, windows in a computer interface).
- To optimize (a loop in program code) by means of the tiling technique.
- To protect from the intrusion of the uninitiated.
"tile the door"
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "tile", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "tile" 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 | 4 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 4 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TILE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TILE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TILE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TILE:
- # the tile effect
- # master of tile
- # playing with tile
- # in terms of tile
Hook Words
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