How many points is ESS worth in Scrabble?

ESS is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESS?

ESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ESS?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CESS, FESS, JESS, LESS, MESS, NESS, SESS, ESSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ESS

3 pts

ESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 3 points. ESS means "letter S".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

letter S

Share ESS

Check the Scrabble meaning of ESS. It scores 3 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before ESS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ESS. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ESSE4 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ESS, without blank tiles.

ES2 pts

Letter Values

= 3

ESS Scrabble FAQ

Is ESS a Scrabble word?: ESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 3 points.
How many points is ESS worth in Scrabble?: ESS is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESS?: ESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CESS, FESS, JESS, LESS, MESS, NESS, SESS, ESSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.