Expel
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To force someone to leave a place, organisation, or institution.
“The school decided to expel the student for repeated misconduct.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈspɛl/
Syllables
ex·pel
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"Expel" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
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Scrabble
"Expel" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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