Word: COVES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COVES
- A hollow in a rock; a cave or cavern.
- A concave vault or archway, especially the arch of a ceiling.
- A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds.
- (thieves' cant) A fellow; a man.
- A friend; a mate.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "coves" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "coves" in early literature."
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COVES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COVES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COVES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COVES:
- # the coves effect
- # master of coves
- # playing with coves
- # in terms of coves
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with C
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