How many points is EMPIRICAL worth in Scrabble?

EMPIRICAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPIRICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to EMPIRICAL?

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

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EMPIRICAL

15 pts

EMPIRICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. EMPIRICAL means "relying on experiment or experience, not on theory".

Meaning & examples

/ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/

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adjective

Pertaining to or based on experience.
Pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.
(philosophy of science) Verifiable by means of scientific experimentation.

Synonyms: empiric

Antonyms: anecdotal, nonempirical

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

relying on experiment or experience, not on theory

In a sentence: "It is empirical."

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Back hooks

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EMPIRICALS16 pts

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Letter Values

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EMPIRICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is EMPIRICAL a Scrabble word?: EMPIRICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does EMPIRICAL mean?: relying on experiment or experience, not on theory
How do you use EMPIRICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is empirical."
How many points is EMPIRICAL worth in Scrabble?: EMPIRICAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPIRICAL?: EMPIRICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EMPIRICAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPIRICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.