Word: WOLF
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Definition of WOLF
- The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs.
"Check out my pet. He's a wolf."
- A man who makes amorous advances to many women.
- A wolf tone or wolf note.
"The soft violin solo was marred by persistent wolves."
- To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
- To make amorous advances to many women; to hit on women; to cruise for sex.
- To hunt for wolves.
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 "The referee verified that "wolf" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "wolf" to secure the victory."
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 WOLF a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WOLF worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WOLF? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WOLF:
- # the wolf effect
- # master of wolf
- # playing with wolf
- # in terms of wolf
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