Extra
/ˈɛkstɹə/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Extra
noun
- Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
- An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.
"Extra, extra! Read all about it!"
- A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
- A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- Something of an extra quality or grade.
adjective
- 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."
- Extraordinarily good; superior.
- 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!"
adverb
- To an extraordinary degree.
"That day he ran to school extra fast."
Anagrams of Extra
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
e1
x8
t1
r1
a1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Extra
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 "Extra"
Extra is a 5-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "extra" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Extra" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "extra" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.