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Word: EXIGUOUS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 I 1 G 2 U 1 O 1 U 1 S 1
Length 8 letters
Syllables 4
Pronunciation /eksหˆษชษกสŒษ’สŒs/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 16 pts
WWF Score 19 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 7
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 EXIGUOUS

adjective
  1. Scanty; meager

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "exiguous" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "exiguous", surprising the rest of the board members."

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 16 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 16 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 19 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXIGUOUS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXIGUOUS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXIGUOUS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXIGUOUS is worth 16 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 19 points.
How many syllables are in EXIGUOUS? โ–ผ
There are 4 syllables in EXIGUOUS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (8 Letters)

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