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Is EXPLANATIONS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPLANATIONS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 21 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLANATIONS mean?

Explanations is a form of EXPLANATION.

  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

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
25
Letters
12

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + A (1) + N (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 21 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 EXPLANATIONS

EXPLANATIONS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EXPLANATIONS

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