EXPELS is a playable word

expel Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
expelled, expelling, expels
to force out
31 Playable Words can be made from "EXPELS"
   2-Letter Words (4 found)
   3-Letter Words (9 found)
   4-Letter Words (10 found)
   5-Letter Words (6 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)