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Is EXPEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPEL mean?

  1. verb

    force to leave or move out

    “He was expelled from his native country”

  2. verb

    remove from a position or office

    “The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds”

  3. verb

    cause to flee

    “rout out the fighters from their caves”

  4. verb

    eliminate (a substance)

    “combustion products are exhausted in the engine”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

5

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) = 14 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 EXPEL

Single letters that turn EXPEL 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 EXPEL

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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