EXCAVATING
10 letters · 4 syllables · verb
E
1/1
X
8/8
C
3/4
A
1/1
V
4/5
A
1/1
T
1/1
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
Definition of EXCAVATING
verb
To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
verb
To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.
verb
To uncover (something) by digging.
Word Details
Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
27
points
Is EXCAVATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXCAVATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts
Words With Friends — 27 pts
Tip: EXCAVATING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXCAVATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | c | a | v | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXCAVATING
100 words from the letters in EXCAVATING
9-letter words
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
vexing
17/20
USUKWWF
axenic
15/17
USUKWWF
exacta
15/16
USUKWWF
ataxic
15/16
USUKWWF
taxing
14/16
USUKWWF
caving
12/16
USUKWWF
incave
11/14
UK
caveat
11/13
USUKWWF
vacate
11/13
USUKWWF
atavic
11/13
USUKWWF
active
11/13
USUKWWF
vacant
11/14
USUKWWF
vagina
10/13
USUKWWF
incage
9/12
USUKWWF
acting
9/12
USUKWWF
aviate
9/10
USUKWWF
avanti
9/11
UK
naivet
9/11
UK
native
9/11
USUKWWF
catena
8/10
USUKWWF
acetin
8/10
USUKWWF
anetic
8/10
UK
centai
8/10
UK
enatic
8/10
USUKWWF
agnate
7/9
USUKWWF
gitana
7/9
UK
eating
7/9
USUKWWF
ingate
7/9
USUKWWF
tangie
7/9
UK
teaing
7/9
UK
taenia
6/7
USUKWWF
5-letter words
vixen
15/17
USUKWWF
vitex
15/16
UK
xenic
14/16
USUKWWF
exact
14/15
USUKWWF
axing
13/15
USUKWWF
exing
13/15
UK
xenia
12/13
USUKWWF
axite
12/12
USUKWWF
cavie
10/12
USUKWWF
vinca
10/13
USUKWWF
vatic
10/12
USUKWWF
civet
10/12
USUKWWF
evict
10/12
USUKWWF
agave
9/11
USUKWWF
ganev
9/12
USUKWWF
vegan
9/12
USUKWWF
given
9/12
USUKWWF
acing
8/11
USUKWWF
genic
8/11
USUKWWF
avian
8/10
USUKWWF
avine
8/10
UK
naevi
8/10
USUKWWF
naive
8/10
USUKWWF
vitae
8/9
USUKWWF
avant
8/10
USUKWWF
aecia
7/8
USUKWWF
eniac
7/9
UK
aceta
7/8
USUKWWF
enact
7/9
USUKWWF
actin
7/9
USUKWWF
antic
7/9
USUKWWF
again
6/8
USUKWWF
agate
6/7
USUKWWF
agita
6/7
UK
taiga
6/7
USUKWWF
tanga
6/8
UK
agent
6/8
USUKWWF
tenga
6/8
UK
giant
6/8
USUKWWF
tangi
6/8
UK
tinge
6/8
USUKWWF
antae
5/6
USUKWWF
entia
5/6
USUKWWF
tenia
5/6
USUKWWF
tinea
5/6
USUKWWF
How to Use EXCAVATING in Word Games
EXCAVATING is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXCAVATING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXCAVATING
What does EXCAVATING mean?
EXCAVATING is a verb. To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
Is EXCAVATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXCAVATING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXCAVATING worth in Scrabble?
EXCAVATING is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXCAVATING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXCAVATING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.