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Updated June 2026
The action of travelling through or investigating an unfamiliar area to learn about it. Exploration involves discovery and the systematic examination of unknown territories or subjects.
“Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe dramatically.”
/ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/
ex·plo·ra·tion
Contains two O's and the pattern EXPL. Watch for the -ORATION ending common in process nouns.
Worth 20 points base value. The X (8 points) and P (3 points) make it valuable on premium squares.
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