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EXPOSED

e-x-p-o-s-e-d

Noun
Intermediate Level
7 Letters

Quick Definition

EXPOSED A word used in Scrabble and other word games.

Scrabble Points

17

Points in Scrabble

Base tile values • No multipliers applied

Definition & Meaning

EXPOSED is a valid word in Scrabble and other word games. This word can earn you valuable points due to its letter composition.

Etymology & Origin

The etymology of EXPOSED varies based on its origin and usage in the English language.

Did You Know?

The X (8 points) in EXPOSED makes it particularly valuable

High-value letters should be saved for double or triple letter score squares when possible

EXPOSED can be a game-winning play when used strategically

Usage Examples

""I played EXPOSED on a triple word score and earned a huge number of points.""

""EXPOSED is one of those words that can really boost your score in word games.""

Similar Words

Letter Analysis

Letter Distribution

E (1 pts)
2x
X (8 pts)
1x
P (3 pts)
1x
O (1 pts)
1x
S (1 pts)
1x
D (2 pts)
1x

Total base points: 17 (Scrabble)

Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 4

Letter Patterns

Pattern:V-C-C-V-C-V-C
High-value letters:X (8pts), P (3pts), D (2pts)
-ED ending:Common suffix

Strategic Value

X-word
-ED suffix

EXPOSED is excellent for using difficult letters. The -ED ending makes it hookable, and the X placement early in the word helps with board positioning.

Word Game Strategy

Maximizing EXPOSED Points

1

X Placement Strategy

The X (8pts) is your money letter. Place it on double/triple letter scores for 16-24 points from one tile!

2

Seven-Letter Bonus

Playing all 7 tiles earns a 50-point bonus, making EXPOSED worth 67 points minimum!

3

-ED Ending Advantage

The -ED suffix is hookable with S (EXPOSEDS isn't valid, but the pattern is familiar)

4

Prefix Potential

Can add RE- to make REEXPOSED, or UN- to make UNEXPOSED for even bigger plays!

Anagrams of EXPOSED

EXPOSED has no valid anagrams in standard Scrabble dictionaries. However, you can make these excellent shorter words:

High-value words from EXPOSED letters:

EXPOS (14pts)
POXED (15pts)
DEXES (13pts)

Other words from EXPOSED letters:

POSED (8pts)
DOPES (8pts)
EPODE (8pts)
SPODE (8pts)
EXPO (13pts)
OXES (11pts)
PODS (7pts)
OPED (7pts)
DOPE (7pts)
DOSE (5pts)
EPOS (6pts)
OPES (6pts)
PESO (6pts)
POSE (6pts)
SPED (7pts)
POX (12pts)
SOX (10pts)
DEX (11pts)
OX (9pts)
EX (9pts)

Pro tip: EXPOS and POXED are excellent 5-letter plays using the high-value X!

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