Is EMPATHIZE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMPATHIZE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 25 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EMPATHIZE mean?
- verb
be understanding of
“You don't need to explain--I understand!”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
25
Scrabble
26
Words With Friends
9
Letters
E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + A (1) + T (1) + H (4) + I (1) + Z (10) + E (1) = 25 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 EMPATHIZE
Single letters that turn EMPATHIZE 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 hooks3
Words you can make from EMPATHIZE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- hepatize22
- zaptieh21
- phiz18
- maize16
- haze16
- maze15
- meze15
- zap14
- zep14
- zip14
- empath13
- hempie13
- imphee13
- tempeh13
- zeta13
- tiz12
- zee12
- zit12
- hemp11
- za11
- metepa10
- theme10
- tempi9
- ahem9
- epha9
- haem9
- hame9
- heap9
- heme9
- math9
- meth9
- path9
- phat9
- pith9
- them9
- pima8
- tamp8
- temp8
- ham8
- hap8
- hem8
- hep8
- him8
- hip8
- meh8
- pah8
- peh8
- phi8
- pht8
- etape7
- pieta7
- eath7
- haet7
- hate7
- heat7
- thae7
- thee7
- amp7
- imp7
- map7
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