Word: FOBS
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Definition of FOBS
- A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket.
- A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
- A small ornament attached to such a chain. (See Usage Notes below)
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "fobs" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "fobs" to secure the victory."
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOBS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FOBS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FOBS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FOBS:
- # the fobs effect
- # master of fobs
- # playing with fobs
- # in terms of fobs
Anagrams
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