Extort
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To obtain something, especially money or compliance, by using threats or coercion.
“The gang tried to extort protection money from every shopkeeper on the street.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈstɔː(r)t/
Syllables
ex·tort
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Wordle
Starts with EX, a strong opening pair, T and R in the second half are common confirming letters
Scrabble
Worth 13 points with the X scoring 8 alone, EXTORTS adds an S hook for even more value
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