Word: WORK
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of WORK
- (heading) Employment.
- (heading) Effort.
- Sustained effort to achieve a goal or result, especially overcoming obstacles.
"We don't have much time. Let's get to work piling up those sandbags."
- To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.
"Heโs working in a bar."
- To effect by gradual degrees.
"he worked his way through the crowd"
- To embroider with thread.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "work" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "work" in early literature."
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 | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WORK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WORK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WORK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WORK:
- # the work effect
- # master of work
- # playing with work
- # in terms of work
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