Definition of explode

"explode" in the verb sense

1. explode, detonate, blow up, set off

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

"We exploded the nuclear bomb"

2. explode, burst

burst outward, usually with noise

"The champagne bottle exploded"

3. explode

show a violent emotional reaction

"The boss exploded when he heard of the resignation of the secretary"

4. explode, burst forth, break loose

be unleashed emerge with violence or noise

"His anger exploded"

5. explode

destroy by exploding

"The enemy exploded the bridge"

6. explode

cause to burst as a result of air pressure of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/

7. explode

drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

8. explode

show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete

9. detonate, explode, blow up

burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction

"the bomb detonated at noon"

"The Molotov cocktail exploded"

10. explode, irrupt

increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner

"The population of India is exploding"

"The island's rodent population irrupted"

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explode in Scrabble®

The word explode is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters explode:

EXPLODE
(125 = 75 + 50)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

explode

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word explode

EXPLODE
(125 = 75 + 50)
EXPLODE
(118 = 68 + 50)
EXPLODE
(116 = 66 + 50)
EXPLODE
(110 = 60 + 50)
EXPLODE
(107 = 57 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(101 = 51 + 50)
EXPLODE
(100 = 50 + 50)
EXPLODE
(96 = 46 + 50)
EXPLODE
(92 = 42 + 50)
EXPLODE
(92 = 42 + 50)
EXPLODE
(90 = 40 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(87 = 37 + 50)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(84 = 34 + 50)
EXPLODE
(77 = 27 + 50)
EXPLODE
(76 = 26 + 50)
EXPLODE
(75 = 25 + 50)
EXPLODE
(72 = 22 + 50)
EXPLODE
(71 = 21 + 50)
EXPLODE
(71 = 21 + 50)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(70 = 20 + 50)
EXPLODE
(70 = 20 + 50)
EXPLODE
(69 = 19 + 50)
EXPLODE
(69 = 19 + 50)
EXPLODE
(68 = 18 + 50)

The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In explode

EXPLODE
(125 = 75 + 50)
EXPLODE
(118 = 68 + 50)
EXPLODE
(116 = 66 + 50)
EXPLODE
(110 = 60 + 50)
EXPLODE
(107 = 57 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(104 = 54 + 50)
EXPLODE
(101 = 51 + 50)
EXPLODE
(100 = 50 + 50)
EXPLODE
(96 = 46 + 50)
EXPLODE
(92 = 42 + 50)
EXPLODE
(92 = 42 + 50)
EXPLODE
(90 = 40 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(88 = 38 + 50)
EXPLODE
(87 = 37 + 50)
EXPLODE
(86 = 36 + 50)
EXPLODE
(86 = 36 + 50)
EXPLODE
(86 = 36 + 50)
EXPLODE
(86 = 36 + 50)
EXPLODE
(86 = 36 + 50)
EXPLODE
(84 = 34 + 50)
EXPLODE
(84 = 34 + 50)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(84 = 34 + 50)
EXPLODE
(84 = 34 + 50)
EXPLODE
(77 = 27 + 50)
EXPLODE
(76 = 26 + 50)
EXPLODE
(75 = 25 + 50)
EXPLODE
(72 = 22 + 50)
EXPLODE
(71 = 21 + 50)
EXPLODE
(71 = 21 + 50)
EXPLODE
(71 = 21 + 50)
EXPLODE
(70 = 20 + 50)
EXPLODE
(70 = 20 + 50)
EXPLODE
(69 = 19 + 50)
EXPLODE
(69 = 19 + 50)
EXPLODE
(68 = 18 + 50)
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(66)
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explode in Words With Friends™

The word explode is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 19

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters explode:

EXPLODE
(152 = 117 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

explode

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word explode

EXPLODE
(152 = 117 + 35)
EXPLODE
(140 = 105 + 35)
EXPLODE
(122 = 87 + 35)
EXPLODE
(116 = 81 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(105 = 70 + 35)
EXPLODE
(104 = 69 + 35)
EXPLODE
(104 = 69 + 35)
EXPLODE
(104 = 69 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(98 = 63 + 35)
EXPLODE
(98 = 63 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(89 = 54 + 35)
EXPLODE
(81 = 46 + 35)
EXPLODE
(81 = 46 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(56 = 21 + 35)
EXPLODE
(56 = 21 + 35)
EXPLODE
(55 = 20 + 35)
EXPLODE
(54 = 19 + 35)

The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In explode

EXPLODE
(152 = 117 + 35)
EXPLODE
(140 = 105 + 35)
EXPLODE
(122 = 87 + 35)
EXPLODE
(116 = 81 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(111 = 76 + 35)
EXPLODE
(105 = 70 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(104 = 69 + 35)
EXPLODE
(104 = 69 + 35)
EXPLODE
(98 = 63 + 35)
EXPLODE
(98 = 63 + 35)
EXPEL
(96)
EXPLODE
(89 = 54 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
(81 = 46 + 35)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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POXED
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(69)
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(64)
EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPEL
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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EXPLODE
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POXED
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EXPLODE
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EXPEL
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Words within the letters of explode

2 letter words in explode (5 words)

3 letter words in explode (12 words)

4 letter words in explode (12 words)

5 letter words in explode (5 words)

6 letter words in explode (1 word)

7 letter words in explode (1 word)

explode + 1 blank (5 words)

explode + 2 blanks (4 words)

Words containing the sequence explode

Words that start with explode (5 words)

Words with explode in them (2 words)

Words that end with explode (1 word)

Word Growth involving explode

Shorter words in explode

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Longer words containing explode

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