Word: NUKE
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Definition of NUKE
- A nuclear weapon.
- (by extension) Something that destroys or negates, especially on a catastrophic scale.
- A nuclear power station.
- To use a nuclear weapon on a target.
"If a nuclear war ever breaks out, military facilities are likely to be nuked first."
- To destroy or erase completely.
"To try to hide his posting history on Usenet, he had his posts nuked from the Google archives."
- (by extension) To carry out a denial-of-service attack against (an IRC user).
- A nucleus colony; a small bee colony created from a larger colony.
- The spinal cord.
- The back of the neck, the nape; of an animal: the back of the head or the portion of the body behind the head.
- A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
"There was a small broom for sweeping ash kept in the nook between the fireplace bricks and the wall."
- A hidden or secluded spot; a secluded retreat.
"The back of the used book shop was one of her favorite nooks; she could read for hours and no one would bother her or pester her to buy."
- A recess, cove or hollow.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "nuke" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "nuke" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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
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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 NUKE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in NUKE? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NUKE:
- # the nuke effect
- # master of nuke
- # playing with nuke
- # in terms of nuke
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