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EXPEDIENT

/ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
E 1/1
D 2/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
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Definition of EXPEDIENT

noun

A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.

adjective

Suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended.

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

adjective

Affording short-term benefit, often at the expense of the long-term.

adjective

Governed by self-interest, often short-term self-interest.

Synonyms of EXPEDIENT

Words with similar meaning

advisable desirable judicious politic prudent tactical wise

Examples of EXPEDIENT in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is EXPEDIENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: EXPEDIENT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPEDIENT

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

Letter expedient Total
Scrabble 183121111 19
WWF 184121121 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPEDIENT

100 words from the letters in EXPEDIENT

8-letter words

expedite 18/19 USUKWWF

6-letter words

expend 16/18 USUKWWF exited 14/14 USUKWWF dentex 14/15 UK extend 14/15 USUKWWF extine 13/14 UK deepie 9/10 UK deepen 9/11 USUKWWF peened 9/11 USUKWWF peined 9/11 USUKWWF dipnet 9/11 USUKWWF eident 7/8 UK endite 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

pixed 15/16 UK dexie 13/13 USUKWWF index 13/14 USUKWWF nixed 13/14 USUKWWF exine 12/13 USUKWWF pened 8/10 UK piend 8/10 UK pined 8/10 USUKWWF tepid 8/9 USUKWWF penie 7/9 UK tepee 7/8 USUKWWF inept 7/9 USUKWWF nepit 7/9 UK diene 6/7 USUKWWF edite 6/6 UK teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

exed 12/12 UK nixe 11/12 USUKWWF exit 11/11 USUKWWF next 11/12 USUKWWF deep 7/8 USUKWWF peed 7/8 USUKWWF pied 7/8 USUKWWF pend 7/9 USWWF dipt 7/8 USUKWWF epee 6/7 USWWF neep 6/8 USUKWWF peen 6/8 USUKWWF pene 6/8 UK pein 6/8 USUKWWF peni 6/8 UK pine 6/8 USUKWWF piet 6/7 UK pent 6/8 USUKWWF pint 6/8 USUKWWF eide 5/5 USUKWWF dene 5/6 USUKWWF need 5/6 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF dent 5/6 USUKWWF tend 5/6 USUKWWF dint 5/6 USUKWWF tind 5/6 UK eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

pix 12/13 USUKWWF dex 11/11 USUKWWF xed 11/11 UK nix 10/11 USUKWWF ped 6/7 USWWF dip 6/7 USUKWWF pee 5/6 USUKWWF pie 5/6 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF nip 5/7 USUKWWF pin 5/7 USUKWWF pet 5/6 USUKWWF pit 5/6 USUKWWF tip 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK ted 4/4 USUKWWF dit 4/4 USUKWWF tid 4/4 UK een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK

How to Use EXPEDIENT in Word Games

EXPEDIENT is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPEDIENT

What does EXPEDIENT mean?
EXPEDIENT is a noun. A method or means for achieving a particular result, especially when direct or efficient; a resource.
Is EXPEDIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPEDIENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPEDIENT worth in Scrabble?
EXPEDIENT is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPEDIENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPEDIENT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPEDIENT?
Synonyms of EXPEDIENT include: advisable, desirable, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.