/ˈim(j)u/
noun

Is EMU a Scrabble word?

Yes. EMU is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. A large flightless bird native to Australia, Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: emu via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Probably from Portuguese ema (“(originally) cassowary; giant rhea; (now) ostrich”).

EMU at a glance

EMU has 3 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (E 1 + M 3 + U 1) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #26,412 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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