LOCUS

/ˈləʊkəs/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

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Meaning of LOCUS

noun
  1. A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
    "The cafeteria was the locus of activity."
  2. The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.
    "A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius."
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About the word LOCUS

Is "LOCUS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LOCUS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LOCUS" worth?

In Scrabble, "LOCUS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "LOCUS" mean?

A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.

Does "LOCUS" have any anagrams?

No, "LOCUS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.