Embark
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To board a ship, aircraft, or other vessel at the start of a journey.
“Passengers were asked to embark at the southern dock before midday.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈbɑːk/
Syllables
em·bark
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Wordle
Contains ARK near the end, EM at the start is a common prefix to confirm
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the K gives great value and the word is straightforward to place
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