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Is EXPLICATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLICATE mean?

  1. verb

    make plain and comprehensible

    “He explained the laws of physics to his students”

  2. verb

    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

    “Could you develop the ideas in your thesis”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

20

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + I (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 EXPLICATE

Single letters that turn EXPLICATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from EXPLICATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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