EXTRANEOUS
/ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/
10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
E
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X
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T
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R
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A
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N
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E
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O
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U
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S
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Definition of EXTRANEOUS
adjective
Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign
"Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water."
adjective
Not essential or intrinsic
Synonyms of EXTRANEOUS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of EXTRANEOUS in a Sentence
- "Extraneous substances were found on my cup of water."
Word Details
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
19
points
Is EXTRANEOUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXTRANEOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: EXTRANEOUS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXTRANEOUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | t | r | a | n | e | o | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXTRANEOUS
100 words from the letters in EXTRANEOUS
8-letter words
7-letter words
retaxes
14/14
USUKWWF
externs
14/15
USUKWWF
xerotes
14/14
UK
reseaux
14/15
USWWF
untaxes
14/16
UK
sextuor
14/15
UK
arenose
7/8
USUKWWF
earnest
7/8
USUKWWF
eastern
7/8
USUKWWF
nearest
7/8
USUKWWF
roseate
7/7
USUKWWF
atoners
7/8
USUKWWF
norteas
7/8
UK
santero
7/8
UK
senator
7/8
USUKWWF
treason
7/8
USUKWWF
estrone
7/8
USUKWWF
aeneous
7/9
USUKWWF
arenous
7/9
USUKWWF
outearn
7/9
USUKWWF
soutane
7/9
USUKWWF
outseen
7/9
USUKWWF
austere
7/8
USUKWWF
natures
7/9
USUKWWF
saunter
7/9
USUKWWF
neuters
7/9
USUKWWF
retunes
7/9
USUKWWF
tenures
7/9
USUKWWF
tureens
7/9
USUKWWF
rousant
7/9
UK
santour
7/9
USUKWWF
tenours
7/9
USWWF
tonsure
7/9
USUKWWF
6-letter words
axones
13/14
USUKWWF
extern
13/14
USUKWWF
exeats
13/13
UK
sextan
13/14
USUKWWF
taxons
13/14
USUKWWF
sexton
13/14
USUKWWF
extras
13/13
USUKWWF
taxers
13/13
USUKWWF
exerts
13/13
USUKWWF
exsert
13/13
USUKWWF
storax
13/13
USUKWWF
taxors
13/13
UK
oxters
13/13
USUKWWF
rseaux
13/14
UK
exeunt
13/15
USUKWWF
surtax
13/14
USUKWWF
ensear
6/7
UK
ranees
6/7
USUKWWF
serena
6/7
UK
aerose
6/6
UK
arseno
6/7
USUKWWF
reason
6/7
USUKWWF
senora
6/7
USUKWWF
entera
6/7
USUKWWF
neater
6/7
USUKWWF
atoner
6/7
USUKWWF
nortea
6/7
UK
ornate
6/7
USUKWWF
enates
6/7
USUKWWF
ensate
6/7
UK
sateen
6/7
USUKWWF
senate
6/7
USUKWWF
steane
6/7
UK
astone
6/7
UK
atones
6/7
USUKWWF
aretes
6/6
USWWF
easter
6/6
USUKWWF
eaters
6/6
USUKWWF
reates
6/6
UK
reseat
6/6
USUKWWF
saeter
6/6
UK
seater
6/6
USUKWWF
teaser
6/6
USUKWWF
antres
6/7
USUKWWF
astern
6/7
USUKWWF
sterna
6/7
USUKWWF
enters
6/7
USUKWWF
entres
6/7
UK
ernest
6/7
UK
nester
6/7
USUKWWF
renest
6/7
USUKWWF
rentes
6/7
USUKWWF
resent
6/7
USUKWWF
strene
6/7
UK
tenser
6/7
USUKWWF
ternes
6/7
USUKWWF
treens
6/7
USUKWWF
oaters
6/6
USUKWWF
orates
6/6
USUKWWF
stereo
6/6
USUKWWF
orants
6/7
UK
torans
6/7
UK
How to Use EXTRANEOUS in Word Games
EXTRANEOUS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXTRANEOUS to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXTRANEOUS
What does EXTRANEOUS mean?
EXTRANEOUS is a adjective. Not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or beyond a thing; foreign
Is EXTRANEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTRANEOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXTRANEOUS worth in Scrabble?
EXTRANEOUS is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXTRANEOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXTRANEOUS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXTRANEOUS?
Synonyms of EXTRANEOUS include: additional, alien, foreign, intrusive, extra, superfluous. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.