Explain

/ɛkˈspleɪn/

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts7 letters
Definition of Explain

verb

  1. To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

    "To explain a chapter of the Bible."

  2. To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
  3. To make flat, smooth out.
  4. To unfold or make visible.
  5. To make something plain or intelligible.
Anagrams of Explain

No exact anagrams found for "explain". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "explain" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Explain"

Explain is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Explain" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "explain" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.