EXCLUDING
9-letter word
EXCLUDING is a valid Scrabble word
Is EXCLUDING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 25 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 20 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — EXCLUDING 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 EXCLUDING Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
EXCLUDING 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.
EXCLUDING — Word Stats
Is EXCLUDING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — EXCLUDING scores 20 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 20 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 20 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 25 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 20 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in EXCLUDING are X (8 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is EXCLUDING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — EXCLUDING scores 25 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why EXCLUDING scores 25 pts in WWF vs 20 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is EXCLUDING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — EXCLUDING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXCLUDING 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 EXCLUDING's letters: CINEL · CLINE · CLING · CLUED · CLUNG · CUING
Is EXCLUDING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — EXCLUDING 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 EXCLUDING:
E________________GE_______G Is EXCLUDING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — EXCLUDING 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 EXCLUDING's letters.
Words You Can Make From EXCLUDING
Shorter words hidden in EXCLUDING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within EXCLUDING →Anagrams of EXCLUDING
No perfect anagrams exist for EXCLUDING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About EXCLUDING
Is EXCLUDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXCLUDING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is EXCLUDING in Scrabble?
EXCLUDING scores 20 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 25 points.
Is EXCLUDING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EXCLUDING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 25 points.
What does EXCLUDING mean?
EXCLUDING: A valid English word in the word list.
Can EXCLUDING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. EXCLUDING has 9 letters.
What words can you make from EXCLUDING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from EXCLUDING's letters. Short words like CD, CE, CG can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does EXCLUDING have any anagrams?
No. EXCLUDING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is EXCLUDING in the dictionary?
Yes. EXCLUDING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.