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OUTCROSSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Outcrosses.

Outcrosses - as a noun

A plant or animal produced by outcrossing

Outcrosses - as a verb

To crossbreed different strains of a plant or animal

Example Sentences

"She outcrosses her dogs to improve their genetic diversity."
"To avoid inbreeding, the farmer regularly outcrosses his livestock with animals from other farms."
"The gardener outcrosses different varieties of roses to create new hybrids."
"The biologist outcrosses different strains of bacteria in the lab to study their genetic interactions."
"In order to strengthen the crop's resistance to pests, the agronomist outcrosses the cultivated plants with wild relatives."
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Word Game Points

Is OUTCROSSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outcrosses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OUTCROSSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OUTCROSSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outcrosses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OUTCROSSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OUTCROSSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outcrosses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OUTCROSSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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