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Is EXPLODES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPLODES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLODES mean?

Explodes is a form of EXPLODE.

  1. verb

    cause to burst with a violent release of energy

    “We exploded the nuclear bomb”

  2. verb

    burst outward, usually with noise

    “The champagne bottle exploded”

  3. verb

    show a violent emotional reaction

    “The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary”

  4. verb

    be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise

    “His anger exploded”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
20
Letters
8

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + S (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 EXPLODES

EXPLODES 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 EXPLODES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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