Explode
/ɪkˈspləʊd/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:19 pts7 letters
Definition of Explode
verb
- To destroy with an explosion.
"The assassin exploded the car by means of a car bomb."
- To destroy violently or abruptly.
"They sought to explode the myth."
- To create an exploded view of.
"Explode the assembly drawing so that all the fasteners are visible."
- To disprove or debunk.
- To blast, to blow up, to burst, to detonate, to go off.
"The bomb explodes."
Anagrams of Explode
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
e1
x8
p3
l1
o1
d2
e1
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Explode
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 "Explode"
Explode is a 7-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Explode" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "explode" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.