EXPRESS
/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of EXPRESS
A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.
"I took the express into town."
A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.
An express rifle.
Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
"I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me."
Truly depicted; exactly resembling.
"In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance."
The action of conveying some idea using words or actions; communication, expression.
A specific statement or instruction.
Examples of EXPRESS in a Sentence
- "I took the express into town."
- "I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me."
- "In my eyes it bore a livelier image of the spirit, it seemed more express and single, than the imperfect and divided countenance."
- "Words cannot express the love I feel for him."
Word Details
Is EXPRESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPRESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXPRESS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for EXPRESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | r | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPRESS
65 words from the letters in EXPRESS
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5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use EXPRESS in Word Games
EXPRESS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EXPRESS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPRESS to find 65 additional valid words.