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Possess

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

What does possess mean?

verb

  1. have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
  2. have ownership or possession of He owns three houses in Florida
  3. enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas What possessed you to buy this house?

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for possess

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of possess

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters POSSESS.

Words you can make from possess

Unscramble POSSESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is possess a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Possess 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 possess worth in Scrabble?

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

What does possess mean?

Possess means: have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill.