Yes, EMBRACED is a Scrabble word!

Letter values in Scrabble US: E 1, M 3, B 3, R 1, A 1, C 3, E 1, D 2.

Is it a valid word?

EMBRACED is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).

include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

Also: sweep up.