How many points is EMBOLDENED worth in Scrabble?

EMBOLDENED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMBOLDENED?

EMBOLDENED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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EMBOLDENED

16 pts

EMBOLDENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EMBOLDENED is a verb form of embolden. EMBOLDEN means "to instill with courage".

Meaning & examples

verb

To render (someone) bolder or more courageous.
To encourage, inspire, or motivate.
To format text in boldface.

Synonyms: boldface

adjective

Having been made bold.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EMBOLDENED is a verb form of embolden. EMBOLDEN means "to instill with courage".

In a sentence: "They emboldened."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of EMBOLDENED. It scores 16 points.

Base words

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EMBOLDEN13 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in EMBOLDENED, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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EMBOLDENED Scrabble FAQ

Is EMBOLDENED a Scrabble word?: EMBOLDENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EMBOLDENED mean?: EMBOLDENED is a verb form of embolden. EMBOLDEN means "to instill with courage".
How do you use EMBOLDENED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They emboldened."
How many points is EMBOLDENED worth in Scrabble?: EMBOLDENED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMBOLDENED?: EMBOLDENED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).