Sex
/sɛks/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:10 pts3 letters
Definition of Sex
noun
- A category into which sexually-reproducing organisms are divided on the basis of their reproductive roles in their species.
"The effect of the medication is dependent upon age, sex, and other factors."
- Another category, especially of humans and especially based on sexuality or gender roles.
- The members of such a category, taken collectively.
- The distinction and relation between these categories, especially in humans; gender.
- (with "the") Women; the human female sex and those who belong to it.
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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 "Sex"
Sex is a 3-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Sex" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sex" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.