Is xi a Scrabble word?
Yes, xi is a Scrabble word!
...and is worth 9 points in Scrabble, and 9 points in Words with Friends
Xi is a valid Scrabble word.
See the definition of xi and examples of how xi is used here.
Table of Contents
Is Xi a word? Xi meaning
XI
Xi actually has several definitions.
Perhaps most commonly, it's the 14th letter of the Greek alphabet. It's sort of a combination of "k" and "s." It's most similar to the English letters "c" or "x."
Xi is pronounced like "sigh" with a "z" sound at the beginning.You will find the term commonly used in mathematics, physics and astronomy, usually as part of a formula or equation.
It's also a Roman numeral equivalent to eleven.
However, Scrabble tournaments allow the use of Xi because it is a word and not just a numeral. The word has been around since the 15th century, but people rarely use it today. The exception, of course, is Scrabble tournaments, where it gets a fair amount of play thanks to its high point value and low effort requirement.
Examples of Xi in a Sentence:
- What the heck does "xi" mean?
- I don't think "xi" is even a word.
- Where's the dictionary? I'm challenging "xi."
Let's be honest, from one Scrabble Cheat to another - you're going to use this word to play Scrabble, and nowhere else!
Also check out our list of X Words
Definition of xi
The meaning of xi
xi
3 definitions of the word xi.
Adjective
- Being one more than ten
Noun
- The cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
- The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet
Words that can be created with an extra letter added to xi:
There are 5 words that can be made by adding another letter to 'xi'.