EXACT

5-letter word

E 1
X 8
A 1
C 3
T 1
14 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
15 pts Words With Friends

EXACT is a valid Scrabble word

Is EXACT Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes14 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes14 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes15 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes14 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle✅ YesIn the official answer list
Quordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo✅ YesMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword✅ YesBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle✅ YesBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does EXACT Mean?

VERB

claim as due or just

ADJECTIVE

marked by strict and particular and complete accordance with fact

EXACT Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

E 1
X 8
A 1
C 3
T 1
Scrabble total: 14 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 15 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place X or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

EXACT — Word Stats

Letters
5
Vowels
2
E, A
Consonants
3
Scrabble pts
14
WWF pts
15
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Back hook
EXACTS

Is EXACT Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — EXACT scores 14 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 14 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 14 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 14 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXACT are X (8 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is EXACT Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — EXACT scores 15 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXACT scores 15 pts in WWF vs 14 pts in Scrabble.

E 1
X 8
A 1
C 4
T 1

Is EXACT a Wordle Word?

✅ Yes — EXACT is a valid Wordle answer.

It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.

These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited

Is EXACT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — EXACT is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.

Works in these crossword formats:

  • NYT Crossword — standard American grid
  • Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
  • Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
  • Acrostic — valid answer word

Useful crossword patterns for EXACT:

E________TE___T

Is EXACT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — EXACT is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.

Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle

Words You Can Make From EXACT

Shorter words hidden in EXACT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of EXACT

No perfect anagrams exist for EXACT — it uses a unique combination of letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EXACT

Is EXACT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. EXACT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is EXACT in Scrabble?

EXACT scores 14 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.

Is EXACT valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. EXACT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.

What does EXACT mean?

EXACT: claim as due or just

Can EXACT be used in Wordle?

Yes — EXACT is in the official Wordle answer list.

What words can you make from EXACT's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXACT's letters. Short words like AC, AE, AT can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does EXACT have any anagrams?

No. EXACT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.

Is EXACT in the dictionary?

Yes. EXACT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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TILE & CREATION
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