Is ASSESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ASSESS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ASSESS mean?
- verb
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
“I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional”
- verb
charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
- verb
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
- verb
estimate the value of (property) for taxation
“Our house hasn't been assessed in years”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) = 6 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for ASSESS
ASSESS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of ASSESS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ASSESS
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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