Is EMBRACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMBRACE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EMBRACE mean?
- verb
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
“This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds”
- verb
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
“Hug me, please”
- noun
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
- noun
the state of taking in or encircling
“an island in the embrace of the sea”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + M (3) + B (3) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 13 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 EMBRACE
Single letters that turn EMBRACE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EMBRACE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- became12
- camber12
- crambe12
- ambeer10
- amerce10
- raceme10
- acerb9
- amber9
- berme9
- brace9
- bream9
- caber9
- cream9
- creme9
- embar9
- ember9
- macer9
- rebec9
- acme8
- barm8
- beam8
- bema8
- berm8
- came8
- carb8
- crab8
- cram8
- mabe8
- mace8
- marc8
- merc8
- ameer7
- ramee7
- bam7
- cab7
- cam7
- mac7
- acre6
- bare6
- bear6
- beer6
- brae6
- bree6
- care6
- cere6
- mare6
- mere6
- race6
- ream6
- ace5
- arb5
- arc5
- arm5
- bae5
- bar5
- bee5
- bra5
- car5
- cee5
- eme5
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