Expedient

/ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:21 pts9 letters
Definition of Expedient

adjective

  1. Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

    "Most people, faced with a decision, will choose the most expedient option."

  2. Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.
  3. Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.
  4. Expeditious, quick, rapid.
Anagrams of Expedient

No exact anagrams found for "expedient". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "expedient" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Expedient"

Expedient is a 9-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Expedient" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "expedient" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.

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