Word: WANTED
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Definition of WANTED
- To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
"What do you want to eat?โ I want you to leave.โ Iย never wanted to go back to live with my mother."
- (in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
"Danish police want him for embezzlement."
- To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
"You can leave if you want."
- Wished for; desired; sought
- Subject to immediate detainment by law enforcement authorities on sight.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "wanted" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "wanted" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WANTED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WANTED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WANTED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WANTED:
- # the wanted effect
- # master of wanted
- # playing with wanted
- # in terms of wanted
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