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EXPENDABLE

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of EXPENDABLE

noun

An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.

"Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."

adjective

Able to be expended; not inexhaustible.

"Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes."

adjective

Designed for a single use; not reusable.

"The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform."

adjective

Not essential or mandatory in order to achieve a goal.

"The research department was deemed expendable, and its funding was not renewed."

Examples of EXPENDABLE in a Sentence

  • "Private Johnson was afraid the Lieutenant considered him an expendable, since he was always picked as point man."
  • "Oil and other expendable resources are frequently the subject of military disputes."
  • "The anti-aircraft rocket is fired from an expendable launch platform."
  • "The research department was deemed expendable, and its funding was not renewed."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
26
points

Is EXPENDABLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 26 pts

Tip: EXPENDABLE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPENDABLE

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

Letter expendable Total
Scrabble 1831121311 22
WWF 1841221421 26

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPENDABLE

100 words from the letters in EXPENDABLE

How to Use EXPENDABLE in Word Games

EXPENDABLE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPENDABLE

What does EXPENDABLE mean?
EXPENDABLE is a noun. An expendable person or object; usually used in the plural.
Is EXPENDABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPENDABLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPENDABLE worth in Scrabble?
EXPENDABLE is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPENDABLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPENDABLE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPENDABLE?
Synonyms of EXPENDABLE include: adjunct, dispensable, redundant, superfluous, collateral, inconsiderable. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.