Excavate
Yes, excavate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
What does excavate mean?
verb
- recover through digging
Schliemann excavated Troy
- find by digging in the ground
I dug up an old box in the garden
- form by hollowing
Carnegie had a lake excavated for Princeton University's rowing team
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for excavate
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 20 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of excavate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXCAVATE.
Words you can make from excavate
Frequently asked questions
Is excavate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Excavate is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is excavate worth in Scrabble?
Excavate is worth 20 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does excavate mean?
Excavate means: recover through digging.