Word: EX
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EX
- The name of the Latin-script letter X.
- To delete; to cross out
- A former partner or spouse, usually short for ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife or ex-husband.
"Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on."
- Ex-, former, previously but no longer.
- (of a train) the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.
- Expensive, dear
"It's too ex."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "ex" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "ex" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 EX a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EX worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EX? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EX:
- # the ex effect
- # master of ex
- # playing with ex
- # in terms of ex
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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