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Is EXPLODING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLODING mean?

Exploding 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

20

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + D (2) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 EXPLODING

EXPLODING 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 EXPLODING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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