How many points is EMBARRASSED worth in Scrabble?

EMBARRASSED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMBARRASSED?

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

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EMBARRASSED

16 pts

EMBARRASSED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EMBARRASSED is a verb form of embarrass. EMBARRASS means "cause to feel self-conscious or ashamed".

Meaning & examples

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

verb

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash
Example: The crowd's laughter and jeers embarrassed him.
To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.
Example: The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill.
To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.
Example: A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements.

Synonyms: abash, discomfit, disconcert, humiliate, shame

adjective

Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
Example: After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed.
Impeded; obstructed.

Synonyms: ashamed

Antonyms: honored, proud

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EMBARRASSED is a verb form of embarrass. EMBARRASS means "cause to feel self-conscious or ashamed".

In a sentence: "They embarrassed."

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

Base words

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EMBARRASS13 pts

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

Letter Values

= 16

EMBARRASSED Scrabble FAQ

Is EMBARRASSED a Scrabble word?: EMBARRASSED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EMBARRASSED mean?: EMBARRASSED is a verb form of embarrass. EMBARRASS means "cause to feel self-conscious or ashamed".
How do you use EMBARRASSED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They embarrassed."
How many points is EMBARRASSED worth in Scrabble?: EMBARRASSED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMBARRASSED?: EMBARRASSED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).