Is EXCEEDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCEEDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCEEDS mean?
Exceeds is a form of EXCEED.
- 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
- Scrabble
- 17
- Words With Friends
- 18
- Letters
- 7
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + E (1) + E (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 17 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 EXCEEDS
EXCEEDS 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 EXCEEDS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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