Word: WAT
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Definition of WAT
- A Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.
"Angkor Wat"
- A kind of stew or curry eaten in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
- (Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.
- (usually followed by "with," but also sometimes "would" or "might," especially in finance) In some manner or degree; in part; partly. See also what with
"The market will calculate these higher risks in their funding costs what might result in higher lending rates."
- Such.
"What a beautiful day!"
- Why.
- (interrogative) Which thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used interrogatively in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
- That which; those that; the thing that.
"He knows what he wants."
- (relative) That; which; who.
- (Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.
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 "The referee verified that "wat" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "wat" 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
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 | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WAT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WAT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WAT:
- # the wat effect
- # master of wat
- # playing with wat
- # in terms of wat
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