Is EXPLODER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPLODER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXPLODER mean?
Exploder is a form of EXPLODE.
- verb
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
“We exploded the nuclear bomb”
- verb
burst outward, usually with noise
“The champagne bottle exploded”
- verb
show a violent emotional reaction
“The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”
- verb
be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
“His anger exploded”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
18
Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
8
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 18 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 EXPLODER
Single letters that turn EXPLODER 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
Anagrams of EXPLODER
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from EXPLODER
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- explored18
- explode17
- explore16
- plexor15
- poxed15
- expel14
- loxed13
- redox13
- expo13
- plex13
- prex13
- exed12
- pox12
- oxer11
- dex11
- dox11
- xed11
- deplore10
- lex10
- lox10
- rex10
- eloped9
- pedler9
- polder9
- repled9
- ex9
- ox9
- eloper8
- doper8
- epode8
- loped8
- pedro8
- poled8
- pored8
- preed8
- roped8
- elope7
- leper7
- loper7
- poler7
- prole7
- repel7
- deep7
- dope7
- dorp7
- drop7
- oped7
- peed7
- pled7
- plod7
- prod7
- elder6
- erode6
- older6
- lope6
- peel6
- peer6
- pele6
- pere6
- pole6
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