Definition of Expedient

Noun

  • a means to an end
    not necessarily a principled or ethical one

Adjective

  • appropriate to a purpose
    practical
    "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
  • serving to promote your interest
    "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
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Word games points for the Expedient

  • Scrabble® score of the expedient (19)
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Unscramble expedient

137 unscramble word found using the letters expedient.

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