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Is EXACTLY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXACTLY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXACTLY mean?

  1. adverb

    indicating exactness or preciseness

    “he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do”

  2. adverb

    just as it should be

    “`Precisely, my lord,' he said”

  3. adverb

    in a precise manner

    “she always expressed herself precisely”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
20
Letters
7

E (1) + X (8) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + L (1) + Y (4) = 19 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 EXACTLY

EXACTLY has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EXACTLY

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