Word: DRIZZLE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DRIZZLE
- Light rain.
- Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.
"No longer pouring, the rain outside slowed down to a faint drizzle."
- Water.
"Stop drinking all of my drizzle!"
- To rain lightly.
"We had planned a picnic for Joe's birthday, but it ended up drizzling all day."
- To shed slowly in minute drops or particles.
- To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.
"The recipe says to toss the salad and then drizzle olive oil on it."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "drizzle", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "drizzle" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Z", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 26 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 26 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 27 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRIZZLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DRIZZLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DRIZZLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DRIZZLE:
- # the drizzle effect
- # master of drizzle
- # playing with drizzle
- # in terms of drizzle
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