Is EXPEDIENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPEDIENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXPEDIENCE mean?
- noun
the quality of being suited to the end in view
- noun
taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
22
Scrabble
25
Words With Friends
10
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + D (2) + I (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 22 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 EXPEDIENCE
Single letters that turn EXPEDIENCE 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 EXPEDIENCE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- exceed16
- excide16
- expend16
- xenic14
- dexie13
- index13
- nixed13
- exec13
- exine12
- exed12
- pix12
- epicene11
- pieced11
- nixe11
- dex11
- xed11
- nix10
- deepen9
- edenic9
- peened9
- peined9
- pence9
- piece9
- ex9
- xi9
- deice8
- pined8
- cepe8
- epic8
- pice8
- niece7
- cede7
- cedi7
- deep7
- dice7
- iced7
- pedi7
- peed7
- pend7
- pied7
- cep7
- pec7
- pic7
- diene6
- cine6
- epee6
- neep6
- nice6
- peen6
- pein6
- pine6
- dep6
- dip6
- ped6
- dene5
- deni5
- dine5
- eide5
- need5
- nide5
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