Dictionary
Expurgate
e 1x 8p 3u 1r 1g 2a 1t 1e 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does expurgate mean?
verb
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
“bowdlerize a novel”
Is EXPURGATE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is EXPURGATE worth?
Scrabble
19 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
22 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in EXPURGATE
Hooks for EXPURGATE
Add one letter to the front or back of EXPURGATE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like EXPURGATE
Common words that share the ending -ATE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
alternatecalculatecandidatedesperateaccuratecomplicatededicateestimategenerateindicateirritateseparateultimatedemonstrateisolateoperatecelebratechocolatecirculatecooperatecorporatecorrelatedesignatedevastate
All words ending in -ATE Expurgate: quick answers
Is EXPURGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EXPURGATE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 19 points before board bonuses.
How many points is EXPURGATE worth?
EXPURGATE scores 19 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 22 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does expurgate mean?
As a verb, expurgate means “edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate”.
What words can you make with the letters in EXPURGATE?
You can make 229 shorter words from EXPURGATE, such as EXPURGE, EXPERT, PRETAX, EXPAT. See the full list.