Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is EMPLOYMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, EMPLOYMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does EMPLOYMENT mean?

  1. noun

    the state of being employed or having a job

    “they are looking for employment”

  2. noun

    the occupation for which you are paid

    “he is looking for employment”

  3. noun

    the act of giving someone a job

  4. noun

    the act of using

    “he warned against the use of narcotic drugs”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

23

Words With Friends

10

Letters

E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + L (1) + O (1) + Y (4) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 19 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 EMPLOYMENT

Single letters that turn EMPLOYMENT 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 hooks1

Words you can make from EMPLOYMENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study EMPLOYMENT and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.