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Essential

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

What does essential mean?

noun

  1. anything indispensable food and shelter are necessities of life

adjective

  1. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary essential tools and materials
  2. basic and fundamental the essential feature
  3. of the greatest importance the all-important subject of disarmament

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for essential

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of essential

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ESSENTIAL.

Words you can make from essential

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Frequently asked questions

Is essential a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Essential 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 essential worth in Scrabble?

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

What does essential mean?

Essential means: anything indispensable.