Is EXPENSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPENSE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXPENSE mean?
- noun
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
- noun
a detriment or sacrifice
“at the expense of”
- noun
money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer
“he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting”
- verb
reduce the estimated value of something
“For tax purposes you can write off the laser printer”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 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 EXPENSE
Single letters that turn EXPENSE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXPENSE
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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