Scrabble Words With Prefix EXTRA- — The X-Power Prefix
EXTRA- is unique among Scrabble prefixes because it contains X (8 points). While most prefixes use only 1-point tiles, EXTRA- guarantees high scoring from the prefix alone. EXTRACT and EXTREME both hit 16 points before premium squares — and when that X lands on a double or triple letter score, the numbers get absurd.
16
Top Score (EXTRACT)
5
Prefix Tiles (EXTRA)
8
X Tile Value
14pts
Prefix Cost (with X)
Top EXTRA- Prefix Words
🏆 EXTRACT
16 points · 7 letters · E(1)+X(8)+T(1)+R(1)+A(1)+C(3)+T(1) · Bingo!
🏆 EXTREME
16 points · 7 letters · E(1)+X(8)+T(1)+R(1)+E(1)+M(3)+E(1) · Bingo!
⭐ EXTRAS
13 points · 6 letters · E(1)+X(8)+T(1)+R(1)+A(1)+S(1)
⭐ EXTRUDE
15 points · 7 letters · E(1)+X(8)+T(1)+R(1)+U(1)+D(2)+E(1)
EXTRA- Strategy
X placement is everything: Position the X on a DLS for 16 points from one tile alone. On a TLS, X contributes 24 points. Always scan the board for premium squares that align with position 2 of your word.
EXTRACT and EXTREME are 7-letter bingos: At exactly 7 tiles each, these earn the 50-point bonus. EXTRACT = 16 + 50 = 66 points minimum. With premium placement, 80-100+ is realistic.
Dump X smartly: If you can't form a bingo, EXTRAS (6 tiles, 13pts) is a solid non-bingo that removes X productively. Never let X sit on your rack for multiple turns — it blocks better draws.
💡 Key Insight
EXTRA- is the only common prefix containing a power tile (X=8). When you draw X with E, T, R, A — don't waste X on short plays like AX or OX. Build toward EXTRACT or EXTREME for the bingo bonus instead.
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