01 Word definition

extortion

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Is EXTORTION a word?

Yes. EXTORTION is a 9-letter noun. an exorbitant charge Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell EXTORTION?

E-X-T-O-R-T-I-O-N

EXTORTION contains 9 letters, begins with E, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an exorbitant charge

2noun

  1. unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

    the extortion by dishonest officials of fees for performing their sworn duty
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends17points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is EXTORTION spelled?

E1X2T3O4R5T6I7O8N9
Starts withEXTFirst 3 letters
Ends withIONLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats O, T
Vowel balance4 / 5Vowels / consonants

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How do you spell EXTORTION?

EXTORTION is spelled E-X-T-O-R-T-I-O-N. It contains 9 letters.