workword

Noun

The operative word, especially in a thought, phrase, or idea; keyword.

Origin / Etymology

From work + word, perhaps as a calque of Dutch werkwoord (“verb”). Compare also West Frisian wurkwurd (“verb”).

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 0

workword: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
workword: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
workword: not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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