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Is EXPLORE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPLORE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLORE mean?

  1. verb

    inquire into

    “the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project”

  2. verb

    travel to or penetrate into

    “explore unknown territory in biology”

  3. verb

    examine minutely

  4. verb

    examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

7

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 16 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 EXPLORE

Single letters that turn EXPLORE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from EXPLORE

The 58 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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