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Updated June 2026
To convey thoughts or feelings in words or through actions, or to operate at high speed with few stops. As an adjective, express means done or made for a particular purpose or operating rapidly.
“She found it difficult to express her gratitude adequately for all their help and support.”
/ɪkˈsprɛs/
ex·press
Contains EX- opening with two vowels (E, E); watch for -PRESS ending with double S
Worth 16 points; the X (8 points) and double S provide excellent scoring
Shorter words formed from the letters in “express”.
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