Word: EBBS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EBBS
- The receding movement of the tide.
"The boats will go out on the ebb."
- A gradual decline.
- A low state; a state of depression.
- To flow back or recede
"The tides ebbed at noon."
- To fall away or decline
"The dying man's strength ebbed away."
- To fish with stakes and nets that serve to prevent the fish from getting back into the sea with the ebb
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "ebbs" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "ebbs" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EBBS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EBBS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EBBS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EBBS:
- # the ebbs effect
- # master of ebbs
- # playing with ebbs
- # in terms of ebbs
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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