Word: WIT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of WIT
- (now usually in the plural) Sanity.
"He's gone completely out of his wits."
- (obsolete usually in the plural) The senses.
- Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
"Where she has gone to is beyond the wit of man to say."
- Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively).
"They are meddling in matters that men should not wit of."
- Against.
"He picked a fight with the class bully."
- In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
"He went with his friends."
- In addition to; as an accessory to.
"She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar."
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "wit" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "wit" 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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WIT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WIT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WIT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WIT:
- # the wit effect
- # master of wit
- # playing with wit
- # in terms of wit
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