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Is EXCAVATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXCAVATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXCAVATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of digging

    “there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton”

  2. noun

    the site of an archeological exploration

    “they set up camp next to the dig”

  3. noun

    a hole in the ground made by excavating

  4. noun

    the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

25

Words With Friends

10

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + A (1) + V (4) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 22 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 EXCAVATION

Single letters that turn EXCAVATION 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 hooks1

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