Definition of extra

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• extra is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• extra is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• extra is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of extra

• added to a regular schedule (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. special
• a minor actor in crowd scenes (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. spear carrier
  2. supernumerary
• further or added (adjective)

  Examples

  1. need extra help
  2. an extra pair of shoes

  Synonyms

  1. additional
• more than is needed, desired, or required (adjective)

  Examples

  1. found some extra change lying on the dresser
  2. extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts

  Synonyms

  1. excess
  2. redundant
  3. spare
  4. supererogatory
  5. superfluous
  6. supernumerary
  7. surplus
• something additional of the same kind (noun)

  Examples

  1. he always carried extras in case of an emergency

  Synonyms

  1. duplicate
• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis) (noun)

See definition of extra in Merriam Webster