Emergency
Yes, emergency is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does emergency mean?
noun
- a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
he never knew what to do in an emergency
- a state in which martial law applies
the governor declared a state of emergency
- a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for emergency
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of emergency
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EMERGENCY.
Words you can make from emergency
Frequently asked questions
Is emergency a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Emergency 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 emergency worth in Scrabble?
Emergency is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does emergency mean?
Emergency means: a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action.