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EXPECTED

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
Unscramble EXPECTED Find Scrabble words

Definition of EXPECTED

verb

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."

verb

To consider obligatory or required.

verb

To consider reasonably due.

"You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."

adjective

Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

"The expected storm never arrived."

Synonyms of EXPECTED

Words with similar meaning

anticipate hope look for await call for demand want wish wait

Antonyms of EXPECTED

Words with opposite meaning

surprising unexpected unlikely

Examples of EXPECTED in a Sentence

  • "He never expected to be discovered."
  • "You are expected to get the task done by the end of next week."
  • "The expected storm never arrived."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is EXPECTED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

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

Letter Values for EXPECTED

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

Letter expected Total
Scrabble 18313112 20
WWF 18414112 22

Anagrams of EXPECTED

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

excepted 20/22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPECTED

32 words from the letters in EXPECTED

8-letter words

excepted 20/22 USUKWWF

6-letter words

except 17/19 USUKWWF expect 17/19 USUKWWF exceed 16/17 USUKWWF

5-letter words

tepee 7/8 USUKWWF

4-letter words

exec 13/14 USUKWWF exed 12/12 UK cepe 8/10 USUKWWF cede 7/8 USUKWWF deep 7/8 USUKWWF peed 7/8 USUKWWF epee 6/7 USWWF cete 6/7 USUKWWF deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dex 11/11 USUKWWF xed 11/11 UK cep 7/9 USUKWWF pec 7/9 USUKWWF ped 6/7 USWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF pee 5/6 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF tee 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ex 9/9 USUKWWF pe 4/5 USUKWWF de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use EXPECTED in Word Games

EXPECTED is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPECTED to find 32 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPECTED

What does EXPECTED mean?
EXPECTED is a verb. To predict or believe that something will happen
Is EXPECTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPECTED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPECTED worth in Scrabble?
EXPECTED is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPECTED?
You can make 32 words from the letters in EXPECTED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPECTED?
Synonyms of EXPECTED include: anticipate, hope, look for, await, call for, demand. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of EXPECTED?
The anagrams of EXPECTED (words using the exact same letters) are: EXCEPTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.