1noun
a quantity much larger than is needed
01 Word definition
excess
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is EXCESS a word?
Yes. EXCESS is a 6-letter noun. a quantity much larger than is needed Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-X-C-E-S-SHow do you spell EXCESS?
EXCESS contains 6 letters, begins with E, and ends with S.
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2noun
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗surplussurplusagenimietyexcessivenessinordinateness
02 Letter breakdown
How is EXCESS spelled?
E1X2C3E4S5S6
03 Word-game status
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About EXCESS.
How do you spell EXCESS?
EXCESS is spelled E-X-C-E-S-S. It contains 6 letters.