Stress
Yes, stress is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does stress mean?
noun
- the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
he put the stress on the wrong syllable
- (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension
- special emphasis attached to something
the stress was more on accuracy than on speed
verb
- to stress, single out as important
Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet
- put stress on; utter with an accent
In Farsi, you accent the last syllable of each word
- test the limits of
You are trying my patience!
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for stress
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of stress
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters STRESS.
Words you can make from stress
Frequently asked questions
Is stress a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Stress 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 stress worth in Scrabble?
Stress is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does stress mean?
Stress means: the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch).