How many points is EXPLANATION worth in Scrabble?

EXPLANATION is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPLANATION?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

20 pts

EXPLANATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. EXPLANATION means "the act of explaining".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of explaining

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXPLANATION. It scores 20 points.

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

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

= 20

Is EXPLANATION a Scrabble word?: EXPLANATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
How many points is EXPLANATION worth in Scrabble?: EXPLANATION is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPLANATION?: EXPLANATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXPLANATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPLANATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.