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Is EMPIRE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMPIRE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMPIRE mean?

  1. noun

    the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

  2. noun

    a group of countries under a single authority

    “the British created a great empire”

  3. noun

    a monarchy with an emperor as head of state

  4. noun

    a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + I (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 10 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 EMPIRE

Single letters that turn EMPIRE 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

Anagrams of EMPIRE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from EMPIRE

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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