Word: LEPTA
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of LEPTA
- A coin used since ancient times in Greece, serving in modern times as one hundredth of a phoenix, a drachma, and a euro (as the Greek form of the Eurocent).
- A small, bronze Judean coin from the 1st century B.C.E., considered by some to be the widow's mite.
- An elementary particle that has a spin of 1/2 (i.e., is a fermion) and does not interact via the strong nuclear force; examples include the electron, the muon, the neutrino and the tauon.
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 "The referee verified that "lepta" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lepta" 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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEPTA a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEPTA worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEPTA? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEPTA:
- # the lepta effect
- # master of lepta
- # playing with lepta
- # in terms of lepta
Hook Words
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