How many points is UNEMPLOYMENT worth in Scrabble?

UNEMPLOYMENT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNEMPLOYMENT?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNEMPLOYMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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21 pts

UNEMPLOYMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. UNEMPLOYMENT means "the state of being unemployed".

/ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/

The state of having no job; joblessness.
Example: Unemployment made Jack depressed.
The phenomenon of joblessness in an economy.
Example: Unemployment has been considered a cause of crime.
The level of joblessness in an economy, often measured as a percentage of the workforce.
Example: Unemployment was reported at 5.2% in May, up from 4.9% in April.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the state of being unemployed

In a sentence: "The unemployment is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UNEMPLOYMENT. It scores 21 points.

Add one letter after UNEMPLOYMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is UNEMPLOYMENT a Scrabble word?: UNEMPLOYMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does UNEMPLOYMENT mean?: the state of being unemployed
How do you use UNEMPLOYMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The unemployment is noted."
How many points is UNEMPLOYMENT worth in Scrabble?: UNEMPLOYMENT is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNEMPLOYMENT?: UNEMPLOYMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNEMPLOYMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UNEMPLOYMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.