Exceptional
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Unusually good, outstanding, or remarkable in quality or ability. Describes something that stands out significantly from the ordinary or typical.
“The student demonstrated exceptional talent in mathematics and science.”
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Wordle
Contains two E's and the pattern EXCEP. Watch for the -TIONAL ending common in descriptive terms.
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Scrabble
Worth 22 points base value. The X (8 points) and C (3 points) make it highly valuable.
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