Word: SHOW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SHOW
- A play, dance, or other entertainment.
- An exhibition of items.
"art show;ย dog show"
- A broadcast program/programme.
"radio show;ย television show"
- To display, to have somebody see (something).
"All he had to show for four years of attendance at college was a framed piece of paper."
- To bestow; to confer.
- To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "show" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "show" in early literature."
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 | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SHOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SHOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHOW:
- # the show effect
- # master of show
- # playing with show
- # in terms of show
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