EMBOLUS
/ˈɛmbələs/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of EMBOLUS
An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.
Word Details
Is EMBOLUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBOLUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of EMBOLUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for EMBOLUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | b | o | l | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBOLUS
100 words from the letters in EMBOLUS
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How to Use EMBOLUS in Word Games
EMBOLUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since EMBOLUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMBOLUS to find 100 additional valid words.