Is LESSENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LESSENS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LESSENS mean?
Lessens is a form of LESSEN.
- verb
decrease in size, extent, or range
“The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester”
- verb
make smaller
“He decreased his staff”
- verb
wear off or die down
“The pain subsided”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 7
L (1) + E (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) = 7 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 LESSENS
LESSENS 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 LESSENS
The 38 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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