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EMBOLISM

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of EMBOLISM

noun

An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.

noun

The insertion or intercalation of days into the calendar in order to correct the error arising from the difference between the civil year and the solar year.

noun

An intercalated prayer for deliverance from evil coming after the Lord's Prayer.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is EMBOLISM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EMBOLISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: EMBOLISM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EMBOLISM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter embolism Total
Scrabble 13311113 14
WWF 14412114 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBOLISM

100 words from the letters in EMBOLISM

How to Use EMBOLISM in Word Games

EMBOLISM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMBOLISM to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EMBOLISM

What does EMBOLISM mean?
EMBOLISM is a noun. An obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus, that is by a blood clot, air bubble or other matter that has been transported by the blood stream.
Is EMBOLISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMBOLISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EMBOLISM worth in Scrabble?
EMBOLISM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EMBOLISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EMBOLISM. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.