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Word: LEX

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
L 1 E 1 X 8
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /lหˆeks/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 10 pts
WWF Score 11 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
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 Contains high-value "X" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of LEX

No definition found for LEX in the public dictionary database. However, this is a fully verified, valid Scrabble word.

Phonetic & Syllables

Rough Pronunciation: /lหˆeks/

Syllables: 1

Difficulty Level: Master

Spelling Pitfalls

Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.

Board Strategy & Placement Advice

Contains high-value "X" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

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 "lex" conveys a high level of precision."
  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "lex", surprising the rest of the board members."

๐Ÿ’ก 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!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 10 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 11 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEX a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
LEX is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is LEX worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, LEX is worth 10 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 11 points.
How many syllables are in LEX? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in LEX.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as LEX:

No anagrams found.

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of LEX:

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of LEX:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of LEX:

Similar Spelled Words

Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:

Same Length Words (3 Letters)

Other valid 3-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with L

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Words Ending with X

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