Is EXECUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXECUTE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXECUTE mean?
- verb
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
“In some states, criminals are executed”
- verb
murder in a planned fashion
“The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed”
- verb
put in effect
“carry out a task”
- verb
carry out the legalities of
“execute a will or a deed”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + E (1) + C (3) + U (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 16 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 EXECUTE
Single letters that turn EXECUTE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXECUTE
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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