Word: WORKS
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Definition of WORKS
- (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.
- A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.
"A stray wrench can really gum up the works."
- A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.
"The steel works almost fills the valley."
- (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.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "works" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "works", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WORKS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WORKS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WORKS? โผ
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๐ 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
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