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Is EXCEPTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXCEPTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXCEPTION mean?

  1. noun

    a deliberate act of omission

    “with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news”

  2. noun

    an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization

    “all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child”

  3. noun

    grounds for adverse criticism

    “his authority is beyond exception”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + E (1) + P (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 20 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 EXCEPTION

Single letters that turn EXCEPTION 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 EXCEPTION

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