EXPENSE
7-letter word
EXPENSE is a valid Scrabble word
Is EXPENSE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — EXPENSE has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does EXPENSE Mean?
reduce the estimated value of something
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
EXPENSE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place X or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
EXPENSE — Word Stats
Is EXPENSE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — EXPENSE scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXPENSE are X (8 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is EXPENSE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — EXPENSE scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXPENSE scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is EXPENSE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — EXPENSE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXPENSE has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from EXPENSE's letters: EPEES · NEEPS · NEESE · PEENS · PENES · PENSE
Is EXPENSE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — EXPENSE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for EXPENSE:
E____________EE_____E Is EXPENSE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — EXPENSE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within EXPENSE's letters.
Words You Can Make From EXPENSE
Shorter words hidden in EXPENSE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within EXPENSE →Anagrams of EXPENSE
No perfect anagrams exist for EXPENSE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPENSE
Is EXPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXPENSE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is EXPENSE in Scrabble?
EXPENSE scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is EXPENSE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EXPENSE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does EXPENSE mean?
EXPENSE: reduce the estimated value of something
Can EXPENSE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXPENSE has 7 letters.
What words can you make from EXPENSE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXPENSE's letters. Short words like EE, EN, EP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does EXPENSE have any anagrams?
No. EXPENSE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is EXPENSE in the dictionary?
Yes. EXPENSE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.