Is EMBARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMBARK is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EMBARK mean?
- verb
go on board
- verb
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
“she embarked upon a new career”
- verb
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
“We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
6
Letters
E (1) + M (3) + B (3) + A (1) + R (1) + K (5) = 14 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for EMBARK
Single letters that turn EMBARK into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from EMBARK
The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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