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Is EXPEND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPEND mean?

  1. verb

    use up, consume fully

    “The legislature expended its time on school questions”

  2. verb

    pay out

    “spend money”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 16 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 EXPEND

Single letters that turn EXPEND 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 EXPEND

The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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