Word: FEND
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Definition of FEND
- Self-support; taking care of one's own well-being.
- To take care of oneself; to take responsibility for one's own well-being.
- (except as "fend for oneself") To defend, to take care of (typically construed with for); to block or push away (typically construed with off).
- An enemy; fiend; the Devil.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "fend" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "fend", surprising the rest of the board members."
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 | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FEND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FEND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FEND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FEND:
- # the fend effect
- # master of fend
- # playing with fend
- # in terms of fend
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