EMPLOY
/ɛmˈplɔɪ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of EMPLOY
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.
To hire (somebody for work or a job).
"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."
To use (somebody for a job, or something for a task).
"The burglar employed a jemmy to get in."
To make busy.
Examples of EMPLOY in a Sentence
- "The school district has six thousand teachers in its employ."
- "Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."
- "The burglar employed a jemmy to get in."
Word Details
Is EMPLOY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMPLOY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EMPLOY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EMPLOY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | m | p | l | o | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMPLOY
65 words from the letters in EMPLOY
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How to Use EMPLOY in Word Games
EMPLOY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, EMPLOY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMPLOY to find 65 additional valid words.