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EXTERN

/ˈɛk.ˌstɜː(ɹ)n/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

E 1/1
X 8/8
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of EXTERN

noun

A person affiliated with an institution in a lesser capacity, for example, as a non-resident or as a part-time affiliate.

noun

Outward form or part; exterior.

adjective

External; outward; not inherent

noun

In the C and C++ programming languages, a variable that can be separately declared in many places, all of them referring to the same variable.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is EXTERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: EXTERN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXTERN

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

Letter extern Total
Scrabble 181111 13
WWF 181112 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTERN

38 words from the letters in EXTERN

5-letter words

exert 12/12 USUKWWF enter 5/6 USUKWWF entre 5/6 UK rente 5/6 USUKWWF terne 5/6 USUKWWF treen 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

next 11/12 USUKWWF erne 4/5 USUKWWF reen 4/5 UK eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK rete 4/4 USUKWWF teer 4/4 UK tree 4/4 USUKWWF rent 4/5 USUKWWF tern 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

rex 10/10 USUKWWF een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF ere 3/3 USUKWWF ree 3/3 USUKWWF ern 3/4 USUKWWF ren 3/4 UK tee 3/3 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF ert 3/3 UK ret 3/3 USWWF

2-letter words

ex 9/9 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK

How to Use EXTERN in Word Games

EXTERN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, EXTERN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXTERN to find 38 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXTERN

What does EXTERN mean?
EXTERN is a noun. A person affiliated with an institution in a lesser capacity, for example, as a non-resident or as a part-time affiliate.
Is EXTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXTERN worth in Scrabble?
EXTERN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXTERN?
You can make 38 words from the letters in EXTERN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.