Assault
Yes, assault is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
What does assault mean?
noun
- close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
- a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
- the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
verb
- attack someone physically or emotionally
The mugger assaulted the woman
- force (someone) to have sex against their will
The woman was raped on her way home at night
- attack in speech or writing
The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for assault
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 7 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of assault
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ASSAULT.
Words you can make from assault
Frequently asked questions
Is assault a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Assault 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 assault worth in Scrabble?
Assault is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does assault mean?
Assault means: close fighting during the culmination of a military attack.