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Expedient

Yes, expedient is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does expedient mean?

noun

  1. a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one

adjective

  1. serving to promote your interest was merciful only when mercy was expedient
  2. appropriate to a purpose; practical in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of expedient

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXPEDIENT.

Words you can make from expedient

Unscramble EXPEDIENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is expedient a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Expedient 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 expedient worth in Scrabble?

Expedient is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does expedient mean?

Expedient means: a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one.