Is ASSUME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ASSUME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ASSUME mean?
- verb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
“I assume his train was late”
- verb
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
“When will the new President assume office?”
- verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
- verb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 6
A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + U (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 8 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 ASSUME
Single letters that turn ASSUME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of ASSUME
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ASSUME
The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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