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Is EXPECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPECT mean?

  1. verb

    regard something as probable or likely

    “The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”

  2. verb

    consider obligatory; request and expect

    “We require our secretary to be on time”

  3. verb

    look forward to the probable occurrence of

    “We were expecting a visit from our relatives”

  4. verb

    consider reasonable or due

    “I'm expecting a full explanation as to why these files were destroyed”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
6

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + C (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 EXPECT

Single letters that turn EXPECT 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

Anagrams of EXPECT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from EXPECT

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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