Attack
Yes, attack is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does attack mean?
noun
- (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
the attack began at dawn
- an offensive move in a sport or game
they won the game with a 10-hit attack in the 9th inning
- intense adverse criticism
Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party
verb
- launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II
- attack in speech or writing
The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker
- take the initiative and go on the offensive
The Serbs attacked the village at night
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for attack
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of attack
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ATTACK.
Words you can make from attack
Frequently asked questions
Is attack a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Attack 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 attack worth in Scrabble?
Attack is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does attack mean?
Attack means: (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons).