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Word: WORKS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
W 4 O 1 R 1 K 5 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /wหˆษ’rks/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 12 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of WORKS

noun
  1. (heading) Employment.
  2. (heading) Effort.
  3. 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."

verb
  1. To do a specific task by employing physical or mental powers.

    "Heโ€™s working in a bar."

  2. To effect by gradual degrees.

    "he worked his way through the crowd"

  3. To embroider with thread.
noun
  1. A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.

    "A stray wrench can really gum up the works."

  2. A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.

    "The steel works almost fills the valley."

  3. (with "the") Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.

    "I'll have a Behemoth Burger with the works."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "works" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "works", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 12 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WORKS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
WORKS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is WORKS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, WORKS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 12 points.
How many syllables are in WORKS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in WORKS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WORKS:

  • # the works effect
  • # master of works
  • # playing with works
  • # in terms of works

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of WORKS:

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (5 Letters)

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