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Is EMBELLISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMBELLISHMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 22 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMBELLISHMENT mean?

  1. noun

    elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

    “the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings”

  2. noun

    a superfluous ornament

  3. noun

    the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

22

Scrabble

27

Words With Friends

13

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + B (3) + E (1) + L (1) + L (1) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 22 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 EMBELLISHMENT

Single letters that turn EMBELLISHMENT 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 EMBELLISHMENT

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