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?
- noun
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
- noun
a group of countries under a single authority
“the British created a great empire”
- noun
a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
- noun
a group of diverse companies under common ownership and run as a single organization
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
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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