EXPLORE
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪkˈsplɔː//
verb
- (intransitive, obsolete) To seek for something or after someone.
- (transitive) To examine or investigate something systematically."The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand."
- (transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery."It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle."
- (intransitive, medicine) To examine diagnostically.
noun
- (colloquial) An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like."Daylight was fading quickly, but I was still keen to have a little explore of the town and beach."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'EXPLORE'?
The word EXPLORE is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
E1
X8
P3
L1
O1
R1
E1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EXPLORE'?
The word EXPLORE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
E1
X8
P4
L2
O1
R1
E1
Total: 18 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.