Is “Explain” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
EXPLAIN
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Explain

/ɛkˈspleɪn/

verb
  1. 1.To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

    To explain a chapter of the Bible.

  2. 2.To give a valid excuse for past behavior.

  3. 3.To make flat, smooth out.

Synonyms: elaborate, expound, recce