Word: DAGGER
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DAGGER
- A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
- The text character โ ; the obelus.
- A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win
"Curry's last-minute 3-point dagger silenced the criticism for his so-called failure to come up big in big moments."
- To pierce with a dagger; to stab.
- A timber placed diagonally in a ship's frame.
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dagger" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "dagger" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DAGGER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DAGGER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DAGGER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DAGGER:
- # the dagger effect
- # master of dagger
- # playing with dagger
- # in terms of dagger
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DAGGER:
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