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ROOKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Rooks.

Rooks - as a noun

(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castle

Common gregarious old world bird about the size and color of the american crow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corvus frugilegus

Rooks - as a verb

Deprive of by deceit

Example: "He swindled me out of my inheritance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buncocondefraudgoldbrickhornswogglemulctnobblescamshort-changeswindlevictimize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheatchisel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The rooks built their nests high in the trees."
"The group of rooks flew in a perfect formation."
"The farmer was worried about the rooks damaging his crops."
"The loud cawing of the rooks echoed through the forest."
"The rooks gathered in the field searching for food."
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Word Game Points

Is ROOKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rooks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROOKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ROOKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rooks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROOKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ROOKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rooks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROOKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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