construct
VERBNOUN
/kɑnstrəkt/
9 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
construct is a valid 9-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3O1N1S1T1R1U1C3T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING
What does construct mean?
VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Make by combining materials and parts.
“Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer”
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2
Reassemble mentally.
“reconstruct the events of 20 years ago”
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3
Put together out of artificial or natural components or parts.
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4
Create by linking linguistic units.
“construct a sentence”
“construct a paragraph”
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5
Create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts.
“construct a proof”
“construct an argument”
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6
Draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions.
“construct an equilateral triangle”
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NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances.
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