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Essence

Yes, essence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does essence mean?

noun

  1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience the gist of the prosecutor's argument
  2. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
  3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for essence

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of essence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ESSENCE.

Words you can make from essence

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Frequently asked questions

Is essence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Essence 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 essence worth in Scrabble?

Essence is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does essence mean?

Essence means: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience.