EXCEPTION
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //əkˈsɛpʃən//
noun
- (law) An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
- (usually followed by to or against) An objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense.
- (programming) An interruption in normal processing, typically caused by an error condition, that can be raised ("thrown") by one part of the program and handled ("caught") by another part."null pointer exception"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'EXCEPTION'?
The word EXCEPTION is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
E1
X8
C3
E1
P3
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EXCEPTION'?
The word EXCEPTION is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
E1
X8
C4
E1
P4
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 23 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.