EXTENUATE
/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of EXTENUATE
To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
To become thinner.
Word Details
Is EXTENUATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXTENUATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXTENUATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXTENUATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | t | e | n | u | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTENUATE
84 words from the letters in EXTENUATE
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How to Use EXTENUATE in Word Games
EXTENUATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXTENUATE to find 84 additional valid words.