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Word: OUTGROUPS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 U 1 T 1 G 2 R 1 O 1 U 1 P 3 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ษ’สŒtหˆษกrษ’สŒps/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 12 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 4
Consonants 5
Unique Letters 7
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
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 OUTGROUPS

noun
  1. The group of people who do not belong to one's own social group.
  2. In cladistics, all the taxa included in a study that do not belong to the ingroup that is of immediate interest.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "outgroups" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "outgroups" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 12 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OUTGROUPS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
OUTGROUPS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OUTGROUPS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, OUTGROUPS is worth 12 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in OUTGROUPS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in OUTGROUPS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

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

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

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