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EXPLAIN

/ɛkˈspleɪn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
L 1/2
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of EXPLAIN

verb

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

verb

To give a valid excuse for past behavior.

verb

To make flat, smooth out.

Synonyms of EXPLAIN

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EXPLAIN in a Sentence

  • "To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
19
points

Is EXPLAIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EXPLAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXPLAIN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for EXPLAIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter explain Total
Scrabble 1831111 16
WWF 1842112 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPLAIN

100 words from the letters in EXPLAIN

How to Use EXPLAIN in Word Games

EXPLAIN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since EXPLAIN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EXPLAIN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXPLAIN

What does EXPLAIN mean?
EXPLAIN is a verb. To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
Is EXPLAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPLAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPLAIN worth in Scrabble?
EXPLAIN is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPLAIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPLAIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EXPLAIN?
Synonyms of EXPLAIN include: elaborate, expound, recce. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.