EXPURGATE
/ˈɛks.pɚ.ɡeɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of EXPURGATE
To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.
"The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly."
To undertake editing out incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information from (a book or other publication); to cleanse; to purge.
"The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene."
Examples of EXPURGATE in a Sentence
- "The publisher decided to expurgate the love scene from the book, to make it more child-friendly."
- "The publisher decided to expurgate the book, which meant removing the love scene."
Word Details
Is EXPURGATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EXPURGATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EXPURGATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EXPURGATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | x | p | u | r | g | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPURGATE
100 words from the letters in EXPURGATE
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How to Use EXPURGATE in Word Games
EXPURGATE is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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