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Word: EXPELS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
E 1 X 8 P 3 E 1 L 1 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /ekหˆspels/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 17 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 4
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile X (8 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls Uses high-scoring consonants. Do not confuse their placement with phonetically similar characters.
Board Strategy Contains high-value "X" (worth up to 10 points). Prioritize playing this on a double-letter or triple-letter score to amplify your score to 30+ points.

Definition of EXPELS

verb
  1. To eject or erupt.
  2. To fire (a bullet, arrow etc.).
  3. To remove from membership.

    "He was expelled from school multiple times."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "expels", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "expels" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 17 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EXPELS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
EXPELS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is EXPELS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, EXPELS is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 17 points.
How many syllables are in EXPELS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in EXPELS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXPELS:

  • # the expels effect
  • # master of expels
  • # playing with expels
  • # in terms of expels

Anagrams

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Hook Words

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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