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EXTRACT

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of EXTRACT

noun

Something that is extracted or drawn out.

noun

A portion of a book or document, incorporated distinctly in another work; a citation; a quotation.

"I used an extract of Hemingway's book to demonstrate culture shock."

noun

A decoction, solution, or infusion made by drawing out from any substance that which gives it its essential and characteristic virtue

"extract of beef"

verb

To draw out; to pull out; to remove forcibly from a fixed position, as by traction or suction, etc.

"to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"

verb

To withdraw by expression, distillation, or other mechanical or chemical process. Compare abstract (transitive verb).

"to extract an essential oil from a plant"

verb

To take by selection; to choose out; to cite or quote, as a passage from a book.

Synonyms of EXTRACT

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EXTRACT in a Sentence

  • "I used an extract of Hemingway's book to demonstrate culture shock."
  • "extract of beef"
  • "to extract a tooth from its socket, a stump from the earth, or a splinter from the finger"
  • "to extract an essential oil from a plant"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is EXTRACT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXTRACT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for EXTRACT

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

Letter extract Total
Scrabble 1811131 16
WWF 1811141 17

How to Use EXTRACT in Word Games

EXTRACT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since EXTRACT 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 EXTRACT to find 75 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXTRACT

What does EXTRACT mean?
EXTRACT is a noun. Something that is extracted or drawn out.
Is EXTRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTRACT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXTRACT worth in Scrabble?
EXTRACT is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXTRACT?
You can make 75 words from the letters in EXTRACT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXTRACT?
Synonyms of EXTRACT include: extraction, origin, extractive principle, outdraw, sunder out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.