Word: EXCISE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EXCISE
- A tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country).
- To impose an excise tax on something.
- To cut out; to remove.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "excise", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "excise" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXCISE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXCISE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXCISE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXCISE:
- # the excise effect
- # master of excise
- # playing with excise
- # in terms of excise
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