How many points is EMPHASIS worth in Scrabble?

EMPHASIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPHASIS?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPHASISE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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15 pts

EMPHASIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. EMPHASIS means "special significance imparted to something".

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmfəsɪs/

Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
Example: He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.
Special attention or prominence given to something.
Example: Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district.
Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.
Example: He used a yellow highlighter to indicate where to give emphasis in his speech.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

special significance imparted to something

In a sentence: "The emphasis is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EMPHASIS. It scores 15 points.

Add one letter after EMPHASIS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is EMPHASIS a Scrabble word?: EMPHASIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does EMPHASIS mean?: special significance imparted to something
How do you use EMPHASIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The emphasis is noted."
How many points is EMPHASIS worth in Scrabble?: EMPHASIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPHASIS?: EMPHASIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EMPHASIS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPHASISE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.