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Is EMPLOY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMPLOY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMPLOY mean?

  1. verb

    put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

    “use your head!”

  2. verb

    engage or hire for work

    “They hired two new secretaries in the department”

  3. noun

    the state of being employed or having a job

    “they are looking for employment”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

6

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + Y (4) = 13 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for EMPLOY

Single letters that turn EMPLOY into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from EMPLOY

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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