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EXPOSITION

/ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

E 1/1
X 8/8
P 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of EXPOSITION

noun

The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.

noun

(authorship) The act or process of declaring or describing something through either speech or writing; the portions and aspects of a piece of writing that exist mainly to describe the setting, characters and other non-plot elements.

"My reviewer said she couldn't picture the setting for my story, so I'm improving the exposition."

noun

The act of expulsion, or being expelled, from a place.

noun

The action of putting something out to public view; for example in a display or show.

Examples of EXPOSITION in a Sentence

  • "My reviewer said she couldn't picture the setting for my story, so I'm improving the exposition."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is EXPOSITION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: EXPOSITION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EXPOSITION

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

Letter exposition Total
Scrabble 1831111111 19
WWF 1841111112 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPOSITION

100 words from the letters in EXPOSITION

How to Use EXPOSITION in Word Games

EXPOSITION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About EXPOSITION

What does EXPOSITION mean?
EXPOSITION is a noun. The action of exposing something to something, such as skin to the sunlight.
Is EXPOSITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPOSITION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPOSITION worth in Scrabble?
EXPOSITION is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPOSITION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPOSITION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.