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Is EMBRACES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMBRACES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMBRACES mean?

Embraces is a form of EMBRACE.

  1. 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”

  2. verb

    hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

    “Hug me, please”

  3. noun

    the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

  4. noun

    the state of taking in or encircling

    “an island in the embrace of the sea”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
17
Letters
8

E (1) + M (3) + B (3) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 EMBRACES

EMBRACES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from EMBRACES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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