How many points is EXPLAIN worth in Scrabble?

EXPLAIN is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLAIN?

EXPLAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

EXPLAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXPLAIN means "make clear and intelligible".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

make clear and intelligible

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXPLAIN. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after EXPLAIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in EXPLAIN, without blank tiles.

= 16

Is EXPLAIN a Scrabble word?: EXPLAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
How many points is EXPLAIN worth in Scrabble?: EXPLAIN is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLAIN?: EXPLAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXPLAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.