EXPENSIVE
9-letter word
EXPENSIVE is a valid Scrabble word
Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 24 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — EXPENSIVE has 9 |
| 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 EXPENSIVE Mean?
the human embodiment of something
EXPENSIVE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place X or P or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
EXPENSIVE — Word Stats
Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — EXPENSIVE scores 21 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 21 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 21 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 24 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 21 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXPENSIVE are X (8 pts), P (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — EXPENSIVE scores 24 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXPENSIVE scores 24 pts in WWF vs 21 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is EXPENSIVE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — EXPENSIVE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXPENSIVE has 9 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 EXPENSIVE's letters: EPEES · EVENE · EVENS · EVESE · EXIES · EXINE
Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — EXPENSIVE 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 EXPENSIVE:
E________________EE_______E Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — EXPENSIVE 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within EXPENSIVE's letters.
Words You Can Make From EXPENSIVE
Shorter words hidden in EXPENSIVE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within EXPENSIVE →Anagrams of EXPENSIVE
No perfect anagrams exist for EXPENSIVE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXPENSIVE
Is EXPENSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXPENSIVE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is EXPENSIVE in Scrabble?
EXPENSIVE scores 21 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 24 points.
Is EXPENSIVE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EXPENSIVE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 24 points.
What does EXPENSIVE mean?
EXPENSIVE: the human embodiment of something
Can EXPENSIVE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXPENSIVE has 9 letters.
What words can you make from EXPENSIVE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXPENSIVE's letters. Short words like EE, EN, EP can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does EXPENSIVE have any anagrams?
No. EXPENSIVE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is EXPENSIVE in the dictionary?
Yes. EXPENSIVE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.