EMBED
/əmˈbɛd/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EMBED
An embedded reporter or journalist, such as a war reporter assigned to and travelling with a military unit, or a political reporter assigned to follow and report on the campaign of a candidate.
An element of an advertisement, etc. serving as a subliminal message.
An item embedded in another document.
To lay as in a bed; to lay in surrounding matter; to bed.
"to embed something in clay, mortar, or sand"
(by extension) To include in surrounding matter.
"We wanted to embed our reporter with the Fifth Infantry Division, but the Army would have none of it."
To encapsulate within another document or data file.
"The instructions showed how to embed a chart from the spreadsheet within the wordprocessor document."
Examples of EMBED in a Sentence
- "to embed something in clay, mortar, or sand"
- "We wanted to embed our reporter with the Fifth Infantry Division, but the Army would have none of it."
- "The instructions showed how to embed a chart from the spreadsheet within the wordprocessor document."
Word Details
Is EMBED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMBED uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMBED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | b | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBED
17 words from the letters in EMBED
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use EMBED in Word Games
EMBED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, EMBED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMBED to find 17 additional valid words.