What does EXCEPTION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 20
- Words With Friends score
- 23
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a deliberate act of omission“with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news”
- an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization“all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child”
- grounds for adverse criticism“his authority is beyond exception”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
exceptions21
Anagrams of EXCEPTION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside EXCEPTION
145 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is EXCEPTION a valid word in word games?
EXCEPTION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is EXCEPTION worth?
EXCEPTION is worth 20 points with Scrabble letter values and 23 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from EXCEPTION?
145 other words, including TO, IN, IT and ON.