Is ASSUMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ASSUMES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ASSUMES mean?
Assumes is a form of ASSUME.
- 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
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 7
A (1) + S (1) + S (1) + U (1) + M (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 9 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 ASSUMES
ASSUMES 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.
Words you can make from ASSUMES
The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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