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).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESSAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

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

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

short literary composition

Check the Scrabble meaning of ESSAY. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is ESSAY a Scrabble word?: ESSAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
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.