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Excess

Yes, excess is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does excess mean?

noun

  1. a quantity much larger than is needed
  2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
  3. the state of being more than full

adjective

  1. more than is needed, desired, or required trying to lose excess weight

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for excess

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of excess

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXCESS.

Words you can make from excess

  • see
  • sex
  • sec
  • sees
  • exec
  • secs
  • ess
  • sexes
  • cee
  • cess
  • execs
  • cees
  • exes
  • eses

Unscramble EXCESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is excess a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Excess is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is excess worth in Scrabble?

Excess is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does excess mean?

Excess means: a quantity much larger than is needed.