Is EXPRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPRESS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXPRESS mean?
- verb
give expression to
“She showed her disappointment”
- verb
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
“She expressed her anger”
- verb
serve as a means for expressing something
“The painting of Mary carries motherly love”
- verb
indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
“Can you express this distance in kilometers?”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (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 EXPRESS
Single letters that turn EXPRESS 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 EXPRESS
The 55 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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