Word: WOW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of WOW
- Anything exceptionally surprising, unbelievable, outstanding, etc.
"He did? That's a wow!"
- To amaze or awe.
"He really wowed the audience."
- An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure.
- An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration.
"Wow! How do they do that?"
- Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something.
"Wow... I can't believe you would do such a thing."
- (audio) A relatively slow form of flutter (pitch variation) which can affect both gramophone records and tape recorders.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "wow" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "wow" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a palindrome! It spells the exact same word backwards and forwards, a rare linguistic symmetry.
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 | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WOW:
- # the wow effect
- # master of wow
- # playing with wow
- # in terms of wow
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