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Is EXPOUND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EXPOUND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EXPOUND mean?

  1. verb

    add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

    “She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation”

  2. verb

    state

    “set forth one's reasons”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

7

Letters

E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 17 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 EXPOUND

Single letters that turn EXPOUND 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

Words you can make from EXPOUND

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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