How many points is EMPLOY worth in Scrabble?

EMPLOY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPLOY?

EMPLOY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to EMPLOY?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPLOYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EMPLOY

13 pts

EMPLOY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. EMPLOY is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EMPLOY is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".

In a sentence: "They employ."

Share EMPLOY

Check the Scrabble meaning of EMPLOY. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HIRE7 pts

Word forms

Related words

EMPLOYER15 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after EMPLOY. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

EMPLOYE14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in EMPLOY, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 13

EMPLOY Scrabble FAQ

Is EMPLOY a Scrabble word?: EMPLOY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does EMPLOY mean?: EMPLOY is a verb form of hire. HIRE means "to engage the services of for payment".
How do you use EMPLOY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They employ."
How many points is EMPLOY worth in Scrabble?: EMPLOY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPLOY?: EMPLOY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EMPLOY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EMPLOYE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.