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Word: MANES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
M 3 A 1 N 1 E 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /mหˆรฆnes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile M (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of MANES

noun
  1. The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.
noun
  1. Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion
  2. Long or thick hair of a person's head.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "manes" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "manes" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MANES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
MANES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is MANES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, MANES is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in MANES? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in MANES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MANES:

  • # the manes effect
  • # master of manes
  • # playing with manes
  • # in terms of manes

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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