Word: CAUSE
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Definition of CAUSE
- (often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."
- (especially with for and a bare noun) Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
"The end of the war was a cause for celebration."
- A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
- To set off an event or action.
"The lightning caused thunder."
- (ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
"His dogged determination caused the fundraising to be successful."
- To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "cause" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "cause" 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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CAUSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CAUSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CAUSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CAUSE:
- # the cause effect
- # master of cause
- # playing with cause
- # in terms of cause
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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