Is EXCLUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCLUDE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCLUDE mean?
- verb
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
“The bad results were excluded from the report”
- verb
prevent from entering; shut out
“The trees were shutting out all sunlight”
- verb
lack or fail to include
“The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages”
- verb
prevent from entering; keep out
“He was barred from membership in the club”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + L (1) + U (1) + D (2) + E (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 EXCLUDE
Single letters that turn EXCLUDE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXCLUDE
The 45 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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