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ESSAY

8 pts

ESSAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ESSAY is a verb form of try. TRY means "to attempt".

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verb

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Definition and meaning

ESSAY is a verb form of try. TRY means "to attempt".

In a sentence: "They essay."

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Letter Values

E1
S1
S1
A1
Y4
= 8

ESSAY Scrabble FAQ

Is ESSAY a Scrabble word?
ESSAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ESSAY mean?
ESSAY is a verb form of try. TRY means "to attempt".
How do you use ESSAY in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They essay."
How many points is ESSAY worth in Scrabble?
ESSAY is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESSAY?
ESSAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).