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Odd means different from what is usual or expected; strange or peculiar. It also refers to numbers not divisible by two (1, 3, 5, 7, etc.). As a versatile word, it can describe anything from unusual behavior to mathematical properties.
Yes. ODD is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 5 points in Scrabble, 5 in Words With Friends and 5 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | O | D | D | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
The word "odd" is a linguistic chameleon with multiple distinct meanings that have evolved over centuries. At its core, odd describes something that deviates from the normal, expected, or usual pattern. This deviation can manifest as strangeness, peculiarity, or simply being different from the crowd.
In mathematics, odd has a precise definition: any integer that cannot be divided evenly by two. This includes numbers like 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and so on. The mathematical concept of oddness is fundamental to number theory and appears in countless mathematical proofs and applications. When divided by 2, odd numbers always leave a remainder of 1.
Beyond mathematics, odd serves as a versatile descriptor for anything unusual, strange, or out of place. An odd smell might be unexpected or unpleasant; odd behavior could be quirky or concerning; an odd coincidence might seem too strange to be random. This flexibility makes "odd" one of English's most useful adjectives for expressing mild bewilderment or noting something that doesn't quite fit.
The word "odd" has a fascinating Norse origin, coming from the Old Norse "oddi," which meant "point of a triangle" or "third or additional number." This geometric origin explains both its mathematical meaning (a third point makes an odd number) and its sense of something that stands out or doesn't fit evenly.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of ODD.
Hooks: no front hooks; back ODDS.
Words inside ODD: 2 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: DOOD. See all words from ODD.