Is EXPECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPECTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXPECTS mean?
Expects is a form of EXPECT.
- verb
regard something as probable or likely
“The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow”
- verb
consider obligatory; request and expect
“We require our secretary to be on time”
- verb
look forward to the probable occurrence of
“We were expecting a visit from our relatives”
- 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
- 18
- Words With Friends
- 20
- Letters
- 7
E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + C (3) + T (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 EXPECTS
EXPECTS 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.
Anagrams of EXPECTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from EXPECTS
The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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