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Word: EXTINCTIONS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 T 1 I 1 N 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 O 1 N 1 S 1
Length 11 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /ekstหˆษชnktษชษ’ns/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 20 pts
WWF Score 23 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 7
Unique Letters 8
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 EXTINCTIONS

noun
  1. The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
  2. The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
  3. The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "extinctions" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "extinctions" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

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 20 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 20 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 23 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXTINCTIONS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXTINCTIONS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXTINCTIONS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXTINCTIONS is worth 20 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 23 points.
How many syllables are in EXTINCTIONS? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in EXTINCTIONS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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