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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?

  1. verb

    express strong disapproval of

    “We condemn the racism in South Africa”

  2. 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

18

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

9

Letters

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.

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