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Embellishment

Yes, embellishment is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does embellishment mean?

noun

  1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
  2. a superfluous ornament
  3. the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for embellishment

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants4 / 9
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of embellishment

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EMBELLISHMENT.

Words you can make from embellishment

Unscramble EMBELLISHMENT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is embellishment a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Embellishment is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is embellishment worth in Scrabble?

Embellishment is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does embellishment mean?

Embellishment means: elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail.