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Is EXPLOSION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPLOSION mean?

  1. noun

    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

  2. noun

    the act of exploding or bursting

    “the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”

  3. noun

    a sudden great increase

    “the population explosion”

  4. noun

    the noise caused by an explosion

    “the explosion was heard a mile away”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

9

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 EXPLOSION

Single letters that turn EXPLOSION 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 hooks1

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