What does EXCESS mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɛkˌsɛs/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Words With Friends score
- 16
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a quantity much larger than is needed
- immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
- the state of being more than full
- excessive indulgence“the child was spoiled by overindulgence”
adjective
- more than is needed, desired, or required“trying to lose excess weight”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
excesses17
Anagrams of EXCESS
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside EXCESS
14 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is EXCESS a valid word in word games?
EXCESS is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is EXCESS worth?
EXCESS is worth 15 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from EXCESS?
14 other words, including SEE, EX, SEES and SEC.