EXPENDITURE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is EXPENDITURE a Scrabble word?
Yes. EXPENDITURE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the act of consuming something
- the act of consuming something
- the act of spending money for goods or services
- money paid out; an amount spent
Synonyms
consumption, using up, expending, outgo, spending, outlay
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
EXPENDITURE scores 21 points before board multipliers.
- E = 1
- X = 8
- P = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- I = 1
- T = 1
- U = 1
- R = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: D×1, E×3, I×1, N×1, P×1, R×1, T×1, U×1, X×1
Letter breakdown
EXPENDITURE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 11-letter words
Crossword relevance
EXPENDITURE is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with E, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "EXPENDITURE — the act of consuming something" (21 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
EXPENDITURE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is EXPENDITURE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
EXPENDITURE (noun): the act of consuming something. Additional senses: the act of spending money for goods or services; money paid out; an amount spent.
In standard Scrabble scoring, EXPENDITURE totals 21 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. EXPENDITURE includes premium tiles (X), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
EXPENDITURE is 11 letters long, begins with E, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram DEEEINPRTUX. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so EXPENDITURE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 11-letter entries, EXPENDITURE ranks by raw score (21 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZICALLY, QUIZZACIOUS, UNQUIZZABLE, UNQUIZZICAL; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, EXPENDITURE carries 5 vowels and 6 consonants. High-value letters (X) make EXPENDITURE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on E or E are common study angles; browse words starting with E and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
EXPENDITURE is a 11-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 11, starts with E, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 11-letter entries like EXPENDITURE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that EXPENDITURE contains D, E, I, N, P, R, T, U, X helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as e?????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside EXPENDITURE include XP, DI, EX — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: E, X, P, N, D, I, T, U, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble expenditure directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 21 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat EXPENDITURE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "EXPENDITURE — the act of consuming something" (21 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is EXPENDITURE a valid Scrabble word?
- EXPENDITURE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (11 letters, 21 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is EXPENDITURE worth in Scrabble?
- EXPENDITURE is worth 21 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the act of consuming something. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does EXPENDITURE mean?
- EXPENDITURE (noun): the act of consuming something. Additional senses: the act of spending money for goods or services; money paid out; an amount spent. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of EXPENDITURE?
- EXPENDITURE scores 21 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 11-letter words.
- Does EXPENDITURE have anagrams?
- EXPENDITURE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in EXPENDITURE?
- EXPENDITURE has 11 letters, starts with E, ends with E, and uses the alphagram DEEEINPRTUX (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find EXPENDITURE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 11-letter results or "contains" patterns that match EXPENDITURE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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