Is EXCLAIM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCLAIM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCLAIM mean?
- verb
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
“`I won!' he exclaimed”
- verb
state or announce
“`I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + I (1) + M (3) = 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 EXCLAIM
Single letters that turn EXCLAIM 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 EXCLAIM
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- climax17
- cimex16
- alexic15
- lexica15
- calix14
- calx13
- exam13
- maxi13
- axile12
- max12
- mix12
- axel11
- axil11
- axle11
- ilex11
- malice10
- axe10
- lax10
- lex10
- amice9
- camel9
- claim9
- clime9
- macle9
- malic9
- melic9
- ax9
- ex9
- xi9
- acme8
- calm8
- came8
- cami8
- clam8
- emic8
- mace8
- mica8
- mice8
- email7
- ileac7
- maile7
- cam7
- mac7
- mic7
- alec6
- alme6
- amie6
- ceil6
- lace6
- laic6
- lame6
- lice6
- lima6
- lime6
- mail6
- male6
- meal6
- mile6
- ace5
- aim5
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