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Extinct

Yes, extinct is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does extinct mean?

adjective

  1. no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives an extinct species of fish
  2. (of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive an extinct volcano
  3. being out or having grown cold threw his extinct cigarette into the stream

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for extinct

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of extinct

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXTINCT.

Words you can make from extinct

Unscramble EXTINCT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is extinct a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Extinct 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 extinct worth in Scrabble?

Extinct is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does extinct mean?

Extinct means: no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives.