How many points is EXPLOIT worth in Scrabble?

EXPLOIT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLOIT?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLOITS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

EXPLOIT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXPLOIT means "take advantage of for one's own purposes".

Pronunciation

Pronunciation

A heroic or extraordinary deed.
An achievement.
Example: The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

To use for one’s own advantage.
To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
Example: Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained.

Synonyms: take advantage of, use

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

take advantage of for one's own purposes

In a sentence: "They exploit."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXPLOIT. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after EXPLOIT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is EXPLOIT a Scrabble word?: EXPLOIT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EXPLOIT mean?: take advantage of for one's own purposes
How do you use EXPLOIT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They exploit."
How many points is EXPLOIT worth in Scrabble?: EXPLOIT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLOIT?: EXPLOIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXPLOIT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLOITS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.