Word: EXTINCTIONS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EXTINCTIONS
- The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.
- The absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation emitted by astronomical objects by intervening dust and gas before it reaches the observer.
- The inability to perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously
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 "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "extinctions" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "extinctions" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 20 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 20 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXTINCTIONS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXTINCTIONS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXTINCTIONS? โผ
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๐ 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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