EXTRA
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɛkstɹə//
adj
- (not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary."I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay."
- (not comparable, dated) Extraordinarily good; superior.
- (comparable, slang) Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner."You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!"
adv
- (informal) To an extraordinary degree."That day he ran to school extra fast."
noun
- (cricket) A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
- (acting) A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- (slang) The state or trait of being over the top, of behaving in an overly dramatic manner."Stop! I can't deal with all your extra today!"
- (Singapore, military, countable) A day of extra duties (often, over the weekends) in camp, as a form of punishment. Used in the phrase “to sign extra”, meaning one has been assigned extras as punishment.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'EXTRA'?
The word EXTRA is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
E1
X8
T1
R1
A1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EXTRA'?
The word EXTRA is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
E1
X8
T1
R1
A1
Total: 12 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.