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Word: EXCEPTS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 C 3 E 1 P 3 T 1 S 1
Length 7 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ekหˆssepts/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 18 pts
WWF Score 20 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of EXCEPTS

verb
  1. To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
  2. To take exception, to object (to or against).

    "to except to a witness or his testimony"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "excepts" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "excepts" to secure the victory."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 18 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 20 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXCEPTS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXCEPTS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXCEPTS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXCEPTS is worth 18 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 20 points.
How many syllables are in EXCEPTS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in EXCEPTS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXCEPTS:

  • # the excepts effect
  • # master of excepts
  • # playing with excepts
  • # in terms of excepts

Anagrams

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of EXCEPTS:

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (7 Letters)

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