Is EXCERPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCERPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCERPT mean?
- noun
a passage selected from a larger work
“he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings”
- verb
take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + E (1) + R (1) + P (3) + T (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 EXCERPT
Single letters that turn EXCERPT 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 EXCERPT
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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