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Yorba Linda 2-0 (51) Senior quarterback Holden Nagin threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to sophomore Troy Roberts on fourth down with five seconds remaining and Cayden Eilers kicked the extra point in the Mustangs’ 22-21 comeback win over Edison.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 3 Sep. 2024
The games will earn teams points, but extra points can be won via costume and fan favorite contests.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Our tester awarded extra points for the shoe’s grippy traction.
—Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Get extra points when staying with Hilton properties, which can come in handy for a slick stay at the Conrad Los Angeles.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined above
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“Extra point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra%20point. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
extra point
noun
: a point scored in football after a touchdown by kicking the ball between the goalposts or advancing it a short distance into the end zone
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