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extra

extra is a 5-letter English word with 10 senses as adjective, noun, and adverb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A Latin preposition, denoting beyond, outside of; -- often used in composition as a prefix signifying outside of, beyond, besides, or in addition to what is denoted by the word to which it is prefixed. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

5 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 12 · 10 senses

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  1. 1

    A Latin preposition, denoting beyond, outside of; -- often used in composition as a prefix signifying outside of, beyond, besides, or in addition to what is denoted by the word to which it is prefixed.

  2. 2adjective

    Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

  3. 3noun

    Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; something in addition to the regular charge or compensation, or for which an additional charge is made; as, at European hotels lights are extras.

  4. 4noun

    something additional of the same kind

    "he always carried extras in case of an emergency"

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  5. 5noun

    an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

  6. 6noun

    a minor actor in crowd scenes

  7. 7adjective

    further or added

    "called for additional troops"

    "need extra help"

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  8. 8adjective

    more than is needed, desired, or required

    "trying to lose excess weight"

    "found some extra change lying on the dresser"

  9. 9adjective

    added to a regular schedule

    "a special holiday flight"

    "put on special buses for the big game"

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  10. 10adverb

    unusually or exceptionally

    "an extra fast car"

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