EM- words come from the prefix meaning "in" or "cause to be": EMPIRE, EMPLOY, EMBRACE, EMERGE, EMPTY, EMIT, EMPOWER, EMBODY, EMOTION, and EMPHASIS. EM- creates important vocabulary across business, science, and everyday English.
EMBED (10 pts) and EMCEE (9 pts) are solid 5-letter EM plays. EMPLOY (13 pts) and EMPATHY are strong 6-letter words. EMBEZZLE combines EM- with two Z tiles for exceptional Scrabble scoring.
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