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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPHATICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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17 pts

EMPHATIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. EMPHATIC means "showing emphasis".

/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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

showing emphasis

In a sentence: "It is emphatic."

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

Add one letter after EMPHATIC. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does EMPHATIC mean?: showing emphasis
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).
Can you add a letter to EMPHATIC?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPHATICS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.