Word: AVERT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of AVERT
- To turn aside or away.
"To avert the eyes from an object."
- To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
"How can the danger be averted?"
- To turn away.
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 "The referee verified that "avert" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "avert" 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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVERT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AVERT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AVERT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AVERT:
- # the avert effect
- # master of avert
- # playing with avert
- # in terms of avert
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