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BLUES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Blues.

Blues - as a noun

A type of folksong that originated among black americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
african-american musicblack musicfolk balladfolk songfolksong16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of depression

Example: "He had a bad case of the blues"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue devilsmegrims12vapors11vapours12

Blues - as a verb

To make or become blue.

To treat the surface of steel so that it is passivated chemically and becomes more resistant to rust.

(laundry) to brighten by treating with blue (laundry aid)

To spend (money) extravagantly; to blow.

Example Sentences

"I love listening to the blues on a rainy day."
"The musician played a soulful blues tune on his guitar."
"After a breakup, he was consumed by the blues for weeks."
"She wore a dress in various shades of blue, reflecting her love for the blues."
"The blues singer captivated the audience with his heartfelt performance."
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Word Game Points

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

BLUES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BLUES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blues is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLUES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

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

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