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ESSAY

8 pts

ESSAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ESSAY means "short literary composition".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

short literary composition

In a sentence: "The essay is noted."

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

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

Letter Values

E1
S1
S1
A1
Y4
= 8

ESSAY Scrabble FAQ

Is ESSAY a Scrabble word?
ESSAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ESSAY mean?
short literary composition
How do you use ESSAY in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The essay is noted."
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).
Can you add a letter to ESSAY?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESSAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.