Exceptions
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Things that do not follow the general rule or pattern; special cases that are excluded from a standard or norm. Instances where the usual conditions do not apply.
“The policy applies to all employees without exceptions, regardless of seniority.”
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Contains three E's, two C's, and -IONS ending; features the XC cluster
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Worth 21 points; the X (8 pts) and two C's (3 pts each) make this highly valuable
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