Word: EMPLOYED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of EMPLOYED
- 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.
- In a job; working.
- Used; in use.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "employed" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "employed", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EMPLOYED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EMPLOYED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EMPLOYED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EMPLOYED:
- # the employed effect
- # master of employed
- # playing with employed
- # in terms of employed
Anagrams
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Hook Words
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