Is EXEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXEMPT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXEMPT mean?
- adjective
(of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject
“a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process”
- verb
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
“She exempted me from the exam”
- verb
grant exemption or release to
“Please excuse me from this class”
- adjective
(of goods or funds) not subject to taxation
“the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
17
Scrabble
19
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + T (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 EXEMPT
Single letters that turn EXEMPT 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 EXEMPT
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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