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Is EXPLANATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPLANATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLANATION mean?

  1. noun

    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

    “the explanation was very simple”

  2. noun

    thought that makes something comprehensible

  3. noun

    the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible

    “I heard his explanation of the accident”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

11

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 20 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 EXPLANATION

Single letters that turn EXPLANATION 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

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