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EXACTING

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of EXACTING

verb

To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

"to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone"

verb

To make desirable or necessary.

verb

To inflict; to forcibly obtain or produce.

"to exact revenge on someone"

adjective

Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy.

adjective

(of an action, task, etc) Requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.

adjective

(of a person or organization) Characterized by exaction.

Synonyms of EXACTING

Words with similar meaning

acquisitive extortionate grasping money-grubbing rapacious demanding niggly pernickety

Examples of EXACTING in a Sentence

  • "to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone"
  • "to exact revenge on someone"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
21
points

Is EXACTING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EXACTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: EXACTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXACTING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter exacting Total
Scrabble 18131112 18
WWF 18141123 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXACTING

100 words from the letters in EXACTING

7-letter words

inexact 16/18 USUKWWF

6-letter words

axenic 15/17 USUKWWF taxing 14/16 USUKWWF incage 9/12 USUKWWF acting 9/12 USUKWWF acetin 8/10 USUKWWF anetic 8/10 UK centai 8/10 UK enatic 8/10 USUKWWF eating 7/9 USUKWWF ingate 7/9 USUKWWF tangie 7/9 UK teaing 7/9 UK

5-letter words

xenic 14/16 USUKWWF exact 14/15 USUKWWF axing 13/15 USUKWWF exing 13/15 UK xenia 12/13 USUKWWF axite 12/12 USUKWWF acing 8/11 USUKWWF genic 8/11 USUKWWF eniac 7/9 UK enact 7/9 USUKWWF actin 7/9 USUKWWF antic 7/9 USUKWWF agent 6/8 USUKWWF tenga 6/8 UK giant 6/8 USUKWWF tangi 6/8 UK tinge 6/8 USUKWWF entia 5/6 USUKWWF tenia 5/6 USUKWWF tinea 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

nixe 11/12 USUKWWF taxi 11/11 USUKWWF exit 11/11 USUKWWF next 11/12 USUKWWF cage 7/9 USUKWWF cang 7/10 UK acne 6/8 USUKWWF ance 6/8 UK cane 6/8 USUKWWF cain 6/8 USUKWWF cine 6/8 USUKWWF nice 6/8 USUKWWF cate 6/7 USUKWWF tace 6/7 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK cant 6/8 USUKWWF cent 6/8 USUKWWF agen 5/7 UK gaen 5/7 USUKWWF gane 5/7 USUKWWF gean 5/7 UK gena 5/7 UK agin 5/7 USUKWWF gain 5/7 USUKWWF gien 5/7 USUKWWF gate 5/6 USUKWWF geat 5/6 UK geta 5/6 USUKWWF tage 5/6 UK gait 5/6 USUKWWF taig 5/6 UK gite 5/6 UK tige 5/6 UK gant 5/7 UK gnat 5/7 USUKWWF tang 5/7 USUKWWF gent 5/7 USUKWWF ting 5/7 USUKWWF ante 4/5 USUKWWF etna 4/5 USUKWWF neat 4/5 USUKWWF tane 4/5 UK anti 4/5 USUKWWF tain 4/5 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

axe 10/10 USUKWWF nix 10/11 USUKWWF tax 10/10 USUKWWF cig 6/8 UK ace 5/6 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF can 5/7 USUKWWF act 5/6 USUKWWF cat 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF age 4/5 USUKWWF gae 4/5 USUKWWF gie 4/5 USUKWWF gan 4/6 USUKWWF nag 4/6 USUKWWF eng 4/6 USWWF gen 4/6 USWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gat 4/5 USUKWWF

How to Use EXACTING in Word Games

EXACTING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXACTING

What does EXACTING mean?
EXACTING is a verb. To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.
Is EXACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXACTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXACTING worth in Scrabble?
EXACTING is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXACTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXACTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXACTING?
Synonyms of EXACTING include: acquisitive, extortionate, grasping, money-grubbing, rapacious, demanding. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.