Word: EXCUSING
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Definition of EXCUSING
- To forgive; to pardon.
"I excused him his transgressions."
- To allow to leave, or release from any obligation.
"I excused myself from the proceedings to think over what I'd heard."
- To provide an excuse for; to explain, with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement.
"You know he shouldn't have done it, so don't try to excuse his behavior!"
- The act of making an excuse.
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 "She described the concept as somewhat "excusing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "excusing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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
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 | 18 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXCUSING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXCUSING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXCUSING? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXCUSING:
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- # master of excusing
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- # in terms of excusing
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