Is EXERCISES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXERCISES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXERCISES mean?

Exercises is a form of EXERCISE.

noun
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
“the doctor recommended regular exercise”
verb
put to use
“exert one's power or influence”
verb
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
“practice law”
noun
the act of using
“he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble

Words With Friends

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + E (1) + R (1) + C (3) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (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 EXERCISES

EXERCISES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EXERCISES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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