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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?

  1. noun

    an item of information that is typical of a class or group

    “this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome”

  2. noun

    a representative form or pattern

    “I profited from his example”

  3. noun

    something to be imitated

    “an exemplar of success”

  4. noun

    punishment intended as a warning to others

    “they decided to make an example of him”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

7

Letters

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.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

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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