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Is EMULATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMULATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMULATE mean?

  1. verb

    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

    “He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister”

  2. verb

    imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software

  3. verb

    compete with successfully; approach or reach equality with

    “This artist's drawings cannot emulate his water colors”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 9 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 EMULATE

Single letters that turn EMULATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from EMULATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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