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Word: EXTRAGALACTIC

✓ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 T 1 R 1 A 1 G 2 A 1 L 1 A 1 C 3 T 1 I 1 C 3
Length 13 letters
Syllables 5
Pronunciation /ekstˈræɡælæktɪs/
Frequency Rare
Scrabble 25 pts
WWF Score 29 pts

📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 5
Consonants 8
Unique Letters 9
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 EXTRAGALACTIC

adjective
  1. Originating outside of the Milky Way galaxy.

    "Extragalactic astronomy is the study of things outside the Milky Way"

  2. Originating outside of any galaxy.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

📜 Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

🗣️ Example Sentences

  • "The referee verified that "extragalactic" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
  • "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "extragalactic" to secure the victory."

💡 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.

🎯 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) ✓ Valid 25 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) ✓ Valid 25 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) ✓ Valid 29 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXTRAGALACTIC a valid Scrabble word?
EXTRAGALACTIC is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXTRAGALACTIC worth in Scrabble?
In Scrabble, EXTRAGALACTIC is worth 25 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 29 points.
How many syllables are in EXTRAGALACTIC?
There are 5 syllables in EXTRAGALACTIC.

🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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