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Is EXPLOITATION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLOITATION mean?

  1. noun

    the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

    “the development of Alaskan resources”

  2. noun

    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

    “capitalistic exploitation of the working class”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
24
Letters
12

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + I (1) + T (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 EXPLOITATION

Single letters that turn EXPLOITATION into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

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