How many points is EMPATHY worth in Scrabble?

EMPATHY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPATHY?

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

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EMPATHY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. EMPATHY means "ability to understand someone else's feelings".

/ˈɛmpəθi/

Identification with or understanding of the thoughts, feelings, or emotional state of another person.
Example: She had a lot of empathy for her neighbor; she knew what it was like to lose a parent too.
Capacity to understand another person's point of view or the result of such understanding.
A paranormal ability to psychically read another person's emotions.

Synonyms: ecstasy

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ability to understand someone else's feelings

In a sentence: "The empathy is noted."

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

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Is EMPATHY a Scrabble word?: EMPATHY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does EMPATHY mean?: ability to understand someone else's feelings
How do you use EMPATHY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The empathy is noted."
How many points is EMPATHY worth in Scrabble?: EMPATHY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPATHY?: EMPATHY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).