Is EXCEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCEED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCEED mean?
- verb
be greater in scope or size than some standard
“Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds”
- verb
be superior or better than some standard
“She exceeded our expectations”
- verb
be or do something to a greater degree
“her performance surpasses that of any other student I know”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + E (1) + E (1) + D (2) = 16 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 EXCEED
Single letters that turn EXCEED 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
Words you can make from EXCEED
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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