Extract
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To remove or take out something, often with effort or by force, or to obtain information, a substance, or confession from someone. As a noun, extract refers to a short passage or concentrated preparation.
“Dentists use special tools to extract teeth that are severely damaged or decayed.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛkstrækt/
Syllables
ex·tract
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Wordle
Contains EX- opening with two vowels (E, A); watch for -TRACT ending
Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the X (8 points) and C (3 points) provide excellent scoring
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