Dictionary
Empyema
e 1m 3p 3y 4e 1m 3a 1
About 4 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does empyema mean?
noun
a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)
Is EMPYEMA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is EMPYEMA worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in EMPYEMA
Hooks for EMPYEMA
Add one letter to the front or back of EMPYEMA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Empyema: quick answers
Is EMPYEMA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. EMPYEMA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is EMPYEMA worth?
EMPYEMA scores 16 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does empyema mean?
As a noun, empyema means “a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)”.
What words can you make with the letters in EMPYEMA?
You can make 43 shorter words from EMPYEMA, such as MAMEY, EMMY, YMPE, PAYEE. See the full list.