How many points is EXPLICIT worth in Scrabble?

EXPLICIT is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLICIT?

EXPLICIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

19 pts

EXPLICIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. EXPLICIT means "a statement formerly used at the close of a book".

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

Very specific, clear, or detailed.
Example: I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway.
Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.
Example: The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex.

Antonyms: circumspect, implicit, unexplicit, vague

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a statement formerly used at the close of a book

In a sentence: "The explicit is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXPLICIT. It scores 19 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in EXPLICIT, without blank tiles.

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Is EXPLICIT a Scrabble word?: EXPLICIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does EXPLICIT mean?: a statement formerly used at the close of a book
How do you use EXPLICIT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The explicit is noted."
How many points is EXPLICIT worth in Scrabble?: EXPLICIT is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLICIT?: EXPLICIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).