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
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 6
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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