How many points is EMPHATIC worth in Scrabble?

EMPHATIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPHATIC?

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

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EMPHATIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. EMPHATIC means "strongly expressive".

/əmˈfætək/

Characterized by emphasis; forceful.
Stated with conviction.
Example: He gave me an emphatic no when I asked him out.
(grammar) Belonging to a set of English tense forms comprising the auxiliary verb do + an infinitive without to.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

strongly expressive

In a sentence: "It is emphatic."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EMPHATIC. It scores 17 points.

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

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Is EMPHATIC a Scrabble word?: EMPHATIC is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does EMPHATIC mean?: strongly expressive
How do you use EMPHATIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is emphatic."
How many points is EMPHATIC worth in Scrabble?: EMPHATIC is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPHATIC?: EMPHATIC is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).