e-x-c-i-t-e-m-e-n-t
EXCITEMENT is a feeling of great enthusiasm, eagerness, or exhilaration. In word games, it's a powerful 10-letter word featuring the high-value X tile (8 points) for exceptional scoring potential.
21
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
EXCITEMENT is that electric feeling when your heart races and anticipation builds. It's the rush quizzers feel when they know the answer, the thrill of a perfect word placement, the joy of discovery. From roller coasters to surprise parties, excitement makes life vibrant and memorable.
In word games, EXCITEMENT generates serious scoring thrills with 21 base points. The X tile (8 points) is the star performer, while the double E's and common endings (-MENT) provide excellent hooking opportunities. At 10 letters, it's too long for a bingo but perfect for board domination.
Strategic tip: Build EXCITEMENT from EXCITE by adding -MENT, or look for the common -MENT suffix on the board. The X placement is crucial - aim for double or triple letter scores. The word's length makes it excellent for blocking opponents while creating multiple crossing opportunities.
EXCITEMENT derives from "excite" plus the suffix "-ment." The root comes from Latin "excitare," meaning "to call out, rouse, or summon forth," combining "ex-" (out) + "citare" (to move, call). First recorded in English around 1755, it originally meant "the act of exciting" before evolving to mean the emotional state itself.
•EXCITEMENT contains both X (8 pts) and C (3 pts), making it a high-scoring powerhouse
•The -MENT suffix in EXCITEMENT appears in over 200 valid words - a crucial pattern
•Emotion words like EXCITEMENT often get overlooked but pack serious scoring punch
"EXCITEMENT with the X on a triple letter - that's 72 points just from base value!"
"Building EXCITEMENT from EXCITE is my favorite sequential play - those suffixes are gold!"
BUZZWORD
32 pts
PUZZLED
28 pts
MAXIMIZE
28 pts
JUKEBOX
27 pts
OXIDIZE
24 pts
COMPLEX
20 pts
AMAZING
19 pts
EXAMPLE
18 pts