LOCI
/ˈloʊsaɪ/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of LOCI
A place or locality, especially a centre of activity or the scene of a crime.
"The cafeteria was the locus of activity."
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."
A fixed position on a chromosome that may be occupied by one or more genes.
Examples of LOCI in a Sentence
- "The cafeteria was the locus of activity."
- "A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius."
Word Details
Is LOCI a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOCI is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOCI are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOCI
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | c | i | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOCI
9 words from the letters in LOCI
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LOCI in Word Games
LOCI is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOCI is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOCI to find 9 additional valid words.