What does ASSESS mean?

Pronunciation
/əˈsɛs/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of“I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional”
  2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
  3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
  4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation“Our house hasn't been assessed in years”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

assessed9assesses8assessing10

Anagrams of ASSESS

sasses6

Words inside ASSESS

8 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

sass4seas4ess3sae3sea3 ae2as2 es2

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Questions

Is ASSESS a valid word in word games?

ASSESS is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is ASSESS worth?

ASSESS is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from ASSESS?

8 other words, including AS, SEA, ES and SEAS.