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Anise

Yes, anise is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble.

What does anise mean?

noun

  1. native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery
  2. liquorice-flavored seeds, used medicinally and in cooking and liquors

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for anise

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points5
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerNo

Anagrams of anise

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ANISE.

Words you can make from anise

Unscramble ANISE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is anise a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Anise is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is anise worth in Scrabble?

Anise is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does anise mean?

Anise means: native to Egypt but cultivated widely for its aromatic seeds and the oil from them used medicinally and as a flavoring in cookery.

Could anise be a Wordle answer?

Anise is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.