Word: LEXIS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of LEXIS
- The set of all words and phrases in a language; any unified subset of words from a particular language.
- (pedagogy, TEFL) Words, collocations, and common phrases in a language; vocabulary and word combinations.
- The vocabulary used by a writer
"In this broadsheet newspaper, the reporter uses a complicated and formal lexis which I find hard to understand."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "lexis" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lexis", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก 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!
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 | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LEXIS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LEXIS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LEXIS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LEXIS:
- # the lexis effect
- # master of lexis
- # playing with lexis
- # in terms of lexis
Hook Words
Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of LEXIS:
No hook words found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of LEXIS:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of LEXIS:
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Same Length Words (5 Letters)
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Words Starting with L
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