Explore
/ɪkˈsplɔː/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Explore
verb
- To seek for something or after someone.
- To examine or investigate something systematically.
"The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand."
- To travel somewhere in search of discovery.
"It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle."
- To examine diagnostically.
- To (seek) experience first hand.
"It is normal for a boy of this age to be exploring his sexuality."
Anagrams of Explore
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
e1
x8
p3
l1
o1
r1
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Explore
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Explore"
Explore is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Explore" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "explore" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.