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EXPURGATED

10 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of EXPURGATED

verb

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."

verb

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."

adjective

Having had erroneous, obscene, or other objectionable material removed.

Examples of EXPURGATED 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

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
24
points

Is EXPURGATED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

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

Letter Values for EXPURGATED

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

Letter expurgated Total
Scrabble 1831121112 21
WWF 1842131112 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EXPURGATED

100 words from the letters in EXPURGATED

How to Use EXPURGATED in Word Games

EXPURGATED is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About EXPURGATED

What does EXPURGATED mean?
EXPURGATED is a verb. To edit out (incorrect, offensive, or otherwise undesirable information) from a book or other publication; to cleanse; to purge.
Is EXPURGATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXPURGATED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EXPURGATED worth in Scrabble?
EXPURGATED is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EXPURGATED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EXPURGATED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.