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Essay

Yes, essay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does essay mean?

noun

  1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition
  2. a tentative attempt

verb

  1. make an effort or attempt He tried to shake off his fears
  2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to This approach has been tried with good results

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for essay

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of essay

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ESSAY.

Words you can make from essay

Unscramble ESSAY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is essay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Essay 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 essay worth in Scrabble?

Essay is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does essay mean?

Essay means: an analytic or interpretive literary composition.

Could essay be a Wordle answer?

Essay is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.