EXCELLENT
9-letter word
EXCELLENT is a valid Scrabble word
Is EXCELLENT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 22 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — EXCELLENT has 9 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does EXCELLENT Mean?
very good
EXCELLENT Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place X or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
EXCELLENT — Word Stats
Is EXCELLENT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — EXCELLENT scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 22 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXCELLENT are X (8 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is EXCELLENT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — EXCELLENT scores 22 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXCELLENT scores 22 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is EXCELLENT a Wordle Word?
❌ No — EXCELLENT cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXCELLENT has 9 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from EXCELLENT's letters: CTENE · EETEN · ELECT · ELLEN · EXCEL · EXECT
Is EXCELLENT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — EXCELLENT 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 (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for EXCELLENT:
E________________TE_______T Is EXCELLENT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — EXCELLENT 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
Finding a 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within EXCELLENT's letters.
Words You Can Make From EXCELLENT
Shorter words hidden in EXCELLENT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within EXCELLENT →Anagrams of EXCELLENT
No perfect anagrams exist for EXCELLENT — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXCELLENT
Is EXCELLENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXCELLENT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is EXCELLENT in Scrabble?
EXCELLENT scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 22 points.
Is EXCELLENT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EXCELLENT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 22 points.
What does EXCELLENT mean?
EXCELLENT: very good
Can EXCELLENT be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXCELLENT has 9 letters.
What words can you make from EXCELLENT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXCELLENT's letters. Short words like CE, CL, CT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does EXCELLENT have any anagrams?
No. EXCELLENT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is EXCELLENT in the dictionary?
Yes. EXCELLENT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.