EXPLORE
/ɪkˈsplɔː/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EXPLORE
An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like.
To seek for something or after someone.
To examine or investigate something systematically.
"The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand."
To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
"It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle."
Examples of EXPLORE in a Sentence
- "The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand."
- "It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle."
Word Details
Is EXPLORE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPLORE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EXPLORE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.
Letter Values for EXPLORE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | l | o | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPLORE
66 words from the letters in EXPLORE
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How to Use EXPLORE in Word Games
EXPLORE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EXPLORE 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 EXPLORE to find 66 additional valid words.