Is EXILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXILE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXILE mean?
- verb
expel from a country
“The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions”
- noun
a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
“American expatriates”
- noun
a person who is expelled from home or country by authority
- noun
the act of expelling a person from their native land
“men in exile dream of hope”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
5
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + I (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 12 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 EXILE
Single letters that turn EXILE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXILE
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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