Word: EXCEPTING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EXCEPTING
- To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
- To take exception, to object (to or against).
"to except to a witness or his testimony"
- With the exception of
"Nothing was to be sacrosanct or sacred, excepting reason itself."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "excepting" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "excepting" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก 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.
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 21 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 25 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXCEPTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXCEPTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXCEPTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXCEPTING:
- # the excepting effect
- # master of excepting
- # playing with excepting
- # in terms of excepting
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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Same Length Words (9 Letters)
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