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12 words · highest scoring is preexempting at 26 points

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About 12 Letter Words With EMPT

There are 12 twelve letter words containing EMPT in our dictionary. The highest scoring is preexempting at 26 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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12 Letter Words With EMPT at a Glance

Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words With EMPT

  • preexempting26
  • preemptively24
  • contemptibly23
  • redemptively23
  • peremptorily21
  • temptability21
  • contemptible20
  • contemptuous18

12 Letter Words With EMPT Defined

contemptibleAdjective · 20 points
deserving contempt; despicable
reattemptingVerb · 17 points
attempt to achieve (something) again
redemptionerNoun · 17 points
A person who purchases membership of a society, guild, or company. Compare "redemption". In later use historical.

12 Letter Words With EMPT: Questions

How many twelve letter words containing EMPT are there?

There are 12 twelve letter words containing EMPT in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words containing EMPT?

PREEXEMPTING is the highest scoring option at 26 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common twelve letter words containing EMPT?

CONTEMPTIBLE, PREEMPTIVELY, REDEMPTIONER are among the most familiar twelve letter words containing EMPT. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these twelve letter words containing EMPT valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.