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Is EXPAND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPAND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPAND mean?

  1. verb

    extend in one or more directions

    “The dough expands”

  2. verb

    become larger in size or volume or quantity

    “his business expanded rapidly”

  3. verb

    make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

    “expand the house by adding another wing”

  4. verb

    grow vigorously

    “The deer population in this town is thriving”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + A (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 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 EXPAND

Single letters that turn EXPAND 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 EXPAND

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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