EMPTY
/ˈɛmpti/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of EMPTY
noun
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(usually plural) A container, especially a bottle, whose contents have been used up, leaving it empty.
"Put the empties out to be recycled."
verb
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To make empty; to void; to remove the contents of.
"The cinema emptied quickly after the end of the film."
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Of a river, duct, etc: to drain or flow toward an ultimate destination.
"Salmon River empties on the W shore about 2 miles below Bear River."
adjective
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Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.
"an empty purse; an empty jug; an empty stomach"
- Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).
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About the word EMPTY
Is "EMPTY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "EMPTY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "EMPTY" worth?
In Scrabble, "EMPTY" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "EMPTY" mean?
(usually plural) A container, especially a bottle, whose contents have been used up, leaving it empty.
Does "EMPTY" have any anagrams?
No, "EMPTY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.