How many points is EMPLOYED worth in Scrabble?

EMPLOYED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EMPLOYED?

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

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EMPLOYED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EMPLOYED is a verb form of employ. EMPLOY means "to hire".

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

Pronunciation: /ɛmˈplɔɪd/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).
Example: Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic.
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
Example: The burglar employed a jemmy to get in.
To make busy.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

EMPLOYED is a verb form of employ. EMPLOY means "to hire".

In a sentence: "They employed."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EMPLOYED. It scores 16 points.

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Is EMPLOYED a Scrabble word?: EMPLOYED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EMPLOYED mean?: EMPLOYED is a verb form of employ. EMPLOY means "to hire".
How do you use EMPLOYED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They employed."
How many points is EMPLOYED worth in Scrabble?: EMPLOYED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EMPLOYED?: EMPLOYED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).