Word: UKE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of UKE
- A small four-stringed guitar.
- The training partner against whom tori performs a move.
- (Japanese fiction) A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "uke", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "uke" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
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 | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UKE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UKE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UKE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UKE:
- # the uke effect
- # master of uke
- # playing with uke
- # in terms of uke
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Sub-words
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