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Is EXCULPATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXCULPATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXCULPATION mean?

  1. noun

    a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

    “he kept finding excuses to stay”

  2. noun

    the act of freeing from guilt or blame

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

27

Words With Friends

11

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 22 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 EXCULPATION

Single letters that turn EXCULPATION 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 EXCULPATION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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