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Is EXACERBATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXACERBATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXACERBATE mean?

  1. verb

    make worse

    “This drug aggravates the pain”

  2. verb

    exasperate or irritate

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

21

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) + R (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 21 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for EXACERBATE

Single letters that turn EXACERBATE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from EXACERBATE

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