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Asterisk

Yes, asterisk is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does asterisk mean?

noun

  1. a star-shaped character * used in printing

verb

  1. mark with an asterisk Linguists star unacceptable sentences

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for asterisk

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of asterisk

  • sarkiest

Words you can make from asterisk

Unscramble ASTERISK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is asterisk a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Asterisk 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 asterisk worth in Scrabble?

Asterisk is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does asterisk mean?

Asterisk means: a star-shaped character * used in printing.