Is EXAMPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXAMPLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXAMPLE mean?
- noun
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
“this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”
- noun
a representative form or pattern
“I profited from his example”
- noun
something to be imitated
“an exemplar of success”
- noun
punishment intended as a warning to others
“they decided to make an example of him”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 18
- Words With Friends
- 21
- Letters
- 7
E (1) + X (8) + A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 18 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 EXAMPLE
Single letters that turn EXAMPLE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of EXAMPLE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from EXAMPLE
The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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