EXACTLY
/ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/
7 letters · 3 syllables · adverb, interjection
Definition of EXACTLY
(manner) without approximation; precisely.
"He divided the coins exactly in half."
(focus) Used to provide emphasis.
"He did it that way exactly to prove the point."
Signifies agreement or recognition.
"So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!"
Examples of EXACTLY in a Sentence
- "He divided the coins exactly in half."
- "He did it that way exactly to prove the point."
- "So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!"
Word Details
Is EXACTLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXACTLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXACTLY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 69 points total.
Letter Values for EXACTLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | a | c | t | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXACTLY
83 words from the letters in EXACTLY
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How to Use EXACTLY in Word Games
EXACTLY is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EXACTLY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 69 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXACTLY to find 83 additional valid words.