EMPLOY
/ɛmˈplɔɪ/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of EMPLOY
noun
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The state of being an employee; employment.
"The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ."
- The act of employing someone or making use of something; employment.
verb
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To hire (somebody for work or a job).
"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."
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To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
"The burglar employed a jemmy to get in."
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About the word EMPLOY
Is "EMPLOY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "EMPLOY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "EMPLOY" worth?
In Scrabble, "EMPLOY" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "EMPLOY" mean?
The state of being an employee; employment.
Does "EMPLOY" have any anagrams?
No, "EMPLOY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.