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01 Word definition

embarrass

9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants

Is EMBARRASS a word?

Yes. EMBARRASS is a 9-letter verb. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell EMBARRASS?

E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S

EMBARRASS contains 9 letters, begins with E, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

2verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    “His brother blocked him at every turn”
Synonyms
abashobstructblockadeblockhinderstymiestymy
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is EMBARRASS spelled?

E1M2B3A4R5R6A7S8S9
Starts withEMBFirst 3 letters
Ends withASSLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats A, R, S
Vowel balance3 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →9-letter words →Words starting with EMB →Words ending in ASS →Words made from EMBARRASS →Words with A →Words with B →Words with E →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

Can you play EMBARRASS?

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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debarrass12 ptsembargoes14 ptsembarring14 ptsemptiness13 ptsembalmers15 ptsembankers17 ptsembargoed15 ptsembarking18 ptsembassade14 ptsembassage14 ptsembassies13 ptsembattles13 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About EMBARRASS.

How do you spell EMBARRASS?

EMBARRASS is spelled E-M-B-A-R-R-A-S-S. It contains 9 letters.