OUTSTANDING
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is OUTSTANDING a Scrabble word?
Yes. OUTSTANDING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"
- having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
- of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"
- owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"
- distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record"
Synonyms
prominent, salient, spectacular, striking, great, owing(p), undischarged
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
OUTSTANDING scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- O = 1
- U = 1
- T = 1
- S = 1
- T = 1
- A = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- I = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
Letter counts: A×1, D×1, G×1, I×1, N×2, O×1, S×1, T×2, U×1
Letter breakdown
OUTSTANDING has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 11-letter words
Crossword relevance
OUTSTANDING is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with O, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "OUTSTANDING — owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
OUTSTANDING is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is OUTSTANDING a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
OUTSTANDING (adjective): having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child". Additional senses: of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"; owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"; distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record".
In standard Scrabble scoring, OUTSTANDING totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. OUTSTANDING relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
OUTSTANDING is 11 letters long, begins with O, ends with G, and sorts to the alphagram ADGINNOSTTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so OUTSTANDING is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 7 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 11-letter entries, OUTSTANDING ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZICALLY, QUIZZACIOUS, UNQUIZZABLE, UNQUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, OUTSTANDING carries 4 vowels and 7 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on O or G are common study angles; browse words starting with O and words ending with G to rehearse parallel sets.
OUTSTANDING is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with O, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 11-letter entries like OUTSTANDING frequently cross shorter words; knowing that OUTSTANDING contains A, D, G, I, N, O, S, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as o?????????g to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside OUTSTANDING include DI, ND, NG — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: O, U, T, S, A, N, D, I, G. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble outstanding directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat OUTSTANDING as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "OUTSTANDING — owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is OUTSTANDING a valid Scrabble word?
- OUTSTANDING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is OUTSTANDING worth in Scrabble?
- OUTSTANDING is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does OUTSTANDING mean?
- OUTSTANDING (adjective): having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child". Additional senses: of major significance or importance; "a great work of art"; "Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey"; owed as a debt; "outstanding bills"; "the amount still owed"; "undischarged debts"; distinguished from others in excellence; "did outstanding work in human relations"; "an outstanding war record". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of OUTSTANDING?
- OUTSTANDING scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 11-letter words.
- Does OUTSTANDING have anagrams?
- OUTSTANDING has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in OUTSTANDING?
- OUTSTANDING has 11 letters, starts with O, ends with G, and uses the alphagram ADGINNOSTTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find OUTSTANDING?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 11-letter results or "contains" patterns that match OUTSTANDING. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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