Scrabble & Words with friends points
- explains is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
- explains is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
- explains is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20
Definition of explains
- serve as a reason or cause or justification of (verb)
Examples
- Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again
Synonyms
- excuse
- make plain and comprehensible (verb)
Examples
- He explained the laws of physics to his students
Synonyms
- explicate
- define (verb)
Examples
- The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean
See definition of explains in Merriam Webster