Lexis
/ˈlɛksɪs/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts5 letters
Definition of Lexis
noun
- 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."
Anagrams of Lexis
Letter Values
l1
e1
x8
i1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Lexis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lexis"
Lexis is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "lexis" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Lexis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lexis" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.