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Explain

Yes, explain is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does explain mean?

verb

  1. make plain and comprehensible He explained the laws of physics to his students
  2. define The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
  3. serve as a reason or cause or justification of Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for explain

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of explain

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXPLAIN.

Words you can make from explain

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Frequently asked questions

Is explain a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Explain 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 explain worth in Scrabble?

Explain is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does explain mean?

Explain means: make plain and comprehensible.