EM — Is EM a Scrabble Word?
EM is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
E = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble. EM is a common English word. On a triple-word square it is worth 12 points; in Words With Friends it scores 5 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to EM
Hooks let you play a word alongside EM and score both. EM takes 5 front hooks and 3 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + EM)
- FEM8
- GEM6
- HEM8
- MEM7
- REM5
Back hooks (EM + letter)
- EME5
- EMS5
- EMU5
Reversed, EM becomes ME, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing EM (8)
- GEM6
- EMS5
- REM5
- HEM8
- EMU5
- MEM7
- FEM8
- EME5
4 letter words starting with EM (8)
- EMMY11
- EMIT6
- EMIR6
- EMES6
- EMEU6
- EMIC8
- EMUS6
- EMYD10
5 letter words starting with EM (20)
- EMAIL7
- EMPTY12
- EMERY10
- EMITS7
- EMBER9
- EMMYS12
- EMBED10
- EMMET9
- EMCEE9
- EMBAR9
- EMBAY12
- EMBOW12
- EMEER7
- EMEND8
- EMEUS7
- EMIRS7
- EMMER9
- EMOTE7
- EMYDE11
- EMYDS11
About this word check
Two-letter words like EM are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is EM a Scrabble word?
Yes. EM is valid in TWL06 and scores 4 points.
Is EM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. EM is in the ENABLE word list and scores 5 WWF points.
How many points is EM?
It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
Is EM a two-letter word?
Yes. EM has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to EM?
Front hooks: FEM, GEM, HEM, MEM, REM. Back hooks: EME, EMS, EMU.
How is EM scored?
E = 1 + M = 3 = 4 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.