peculiar

ADJECTIVE /pɪ'kjuljər/
8 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P

peculiar is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3E1C3U1L1I1A1R1
3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does peculiar mean?

ADJECTIVE · 4 SENSES
1

Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected.

“the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves”

2

Unique or specific to a person or thing or category.

“a peculiar bond of sympathy between them”

“an expression peculiar to Canadians”

SIMILAR
3

Characteristic of one only; distinctive or special.

“the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.”

4

Markedly different from the usual.

“a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats”

“a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman”

SIMILAR