EXPENSIVE

9-letter word

E 1
X 8
P 3
E 1
N 1
S 1
I 1
V 4
E 1
21 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
24 pts Words With Friends

EXPENSIVE is a valid Scrabble word

Is EXPENSIVE Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes21 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes21 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes24 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes21 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — EXPENSIVE has 9
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does EXPENSIVE Mean?

ADJECTIVE

the human embodiment of something

EXPENSIVE Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

E 1
X 8
P 3
E 1
N 1
S 1
I 1
V 4
E 1
Scrabble total: 21 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 24 points

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

Letters
9
Vowels
4
E, E, I, E
Consonants
5
Scrabble pts
21
WWF pts
24
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Back hook
EXPENSIVES

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.

E 1
X 8
P 4
E 1
N 2
S 1
I 1
V 5
E 1

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.

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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.

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