Word: CAPTURES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of CAPTURES
- An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.
- The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
"the capture of a lover's heart"
- Something that has been captured; a captive.
- To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"
- To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.
"She captured the details of the fresco in a series of photographs."
- To reproduce convincingly.
"His film adaptation captured the spirit of the original work."
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "captures", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "captures" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
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 | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAPTURES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CAPTURES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CAPTURES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CAPTURES:
- # the captures effect
- # master of captures
- # playing with captures
- # in terms of captures
Anagrams
Words that contain the exact same letters as CAPTURES:
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Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Word Family
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Same Length Words (8 Letters)
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