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6-Letter Words Starting With EMP

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With EMP

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 6-Letter Words Starting With EMP 10 words

How common is EMP at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 10 six-letter words that start with EMP. They average 10.7 points, the best is EMPLOY (13 points) and 40% end in E.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
10.7
out of 13 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 40%
  • y 20%
  • a 10%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with EMP

e 1m 3p 3l 1o 1y 4

E 1 + M 3 + P 3 + L 1 + O 1 + Y 4 = 13 points

Double word
26 pts
Triple word
39 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

employ

  1. nounthe state of being employed or having a job“they are looking for employment”
  2. verbput into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”
  3. verbengage or hire for work“They hired two new secretaries in the department”
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How many six-letter words that start with EMP are there?

There are 10 six-letter words that start with EMP in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with EMP?

EMPLOY is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are EMPERY (13), EMPTED (11), EMPIRE (10).

Which rare six-letter words that start with EMP score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include EMPTED (11), EMPARE (10), EMPARL (10), EMPART (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.