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Is EXPLOITING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLOITING mean?

Exploiting is a form of EXPLOIT.

  1. verb

    use or manipulate to one's advantage

    “He exploit the new taxation system”

  2. verb

    draw from; make good use of

    “we must exploit the resources we are given wisely”

  3. noun

    a notable achievement

    “he performed a great feat”

  4. verb

    work excessively hard

    “he is exploiting the students”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
20
Words With Friends
24
Letters
10

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + I (1) + T (1) + 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 EXPLOITING

EXPLOITING 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 EXPLOITING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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