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
18
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
7
Letters
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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