How many points is EXPLORE worth in Scrabble?

EXPLORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLORE?

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

Can you add a letter to EXPLORE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EXPLORE

16 pts

EXPLORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXPLORE means "investigate".

Meaning & examples

/ɪkˈsplɔː/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/

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noun

An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like.

verb

To seek for something or after someone.
To examine or investigate something systematically.
Example: The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand.
To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
Example: It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle.

Synonyms: delve, research

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

investigate

In a sentence: "They explore."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

EXPLORE Scrabble FAQ

Is EXPLORE a Scrabble word?: EXPLORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EXPLORE mean?: investigate
How do you use EXPLORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They explore."
How many points is EXPLORE worth in Scrabble?: EXPLORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLORE?: EXPLORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXPLORE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLORED, EXPLORER, EXPLORES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.