Is EXCORIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCORIATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXCORIATE mean?
- verb
express strong disapproval of
“We condemn the racism in South Africa”
- verb
tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
“This leash chafes the dog's neck”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 18
- Words With Friends
- 19
- Letters
- 9
E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 EXCORIATE
Single letters that turn EXCORIATE 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 hooks2
Words you can make from EXCORIATE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- exoteric17
- coexert16
- exacter16
- exactor16
- exciter16
- excitor16
- excreta16
- exotica16
- xerotic16
- coaxer15
- cortex15
- excite15
- exotic15
- oxcart15
- carex14
- coxae14
- exact14
- toxic14
- xeric14
- coax13
- coxa13
- exec13
- oxic13
- axite12
- exert12
- extra12
- ixora12
- oxter12
- retax12
- taxer12
- cox12
- exit11
- oxer11
- taxi11
- axe10
- rax10
- rex10
- tax10
- tix10
- coterie9
- erotica9
- ocreate9
- ax9
- ex9
- ox9
- xi9
- aortic8
- cerate8
- cerite8
- coatee8
- coater8
- create8
- ecarte8
- erotic8
- ocreae8
- recite8
- recoat8
- tierce8
- actor7
- areic7
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