Is EXONERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXONERATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXONERATION mean?
- noun
the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation
- noun
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
“friends provided a vindication of his position”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
11
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + O (1) + N (1) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 EXONERATION
Single letters that turn EXONERATION 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 EXONERATION
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- exertion15
- reannex14
- annexe13
- extern13
- nontax13
- rexine13
- toxine13
- annex12
- axion12
- axite12
- axone12
- exert12
- exine12
- extra12
- ixora12
- oxter12
- retax12
- taxer12
- taxon12
- toxin12
- xenia12
- xenon12
- axon11
- exit11
- exon11
- next11
- nixe11
- oxen11
- oxer11
- taxi11
- axe10
- nix10
- oxo10
- rax10
- rex10
- tax10
- tix10
- ax9
- ex9
- ox9
- xi9
- anointer8
- reanoint8
- rotenone8
- tenorino8
- arenite7
- enation7
- enteron7
- entrain7
- interne7
- intoner7
- neonate7
- nortena7
- norteno7
- oration7
- retinae7
- tenoner7
- ternion7
- trainee7
- trannie7
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