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EMBOLUS

/ˈɛmbələs/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of EMBOLUS

noun

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.

noun

The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is EMBOLUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 embolus Total
Scrabble 1331111 11
WWF 1441221 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBOLUS

100 words from the letters in EMBOLUS

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About EMBOLUS

What does EMBOLUS mean?
EMBOLUS is a noun. 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.
Is EMBOLUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMBOLUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EMBOLUS worth in Scrabble?
EMBOLUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from EMBOLUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EMBOLUS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.