ASSAY
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæseɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To attempt (something)."To-night let us assay our plot."
- (archaic, intransitive) To try, attempt (to do something)."When Saul cam to Jerusalem he assayde to cople hymsilfe with the apostles, and they wer all afrayde of hym and beleved not that he was a disciple."
- (transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
- (obsolete, transitive) To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight."I wold not by my wille that ony of vs were matched with hym Nay said sir Gawayne not so it were shame to vs were he not assayed were he neuer soo good a knyghte"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ASSAY'?
The word ASSAY is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
S1
S1
A1
Y4
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ASSAY'?
The word ASSAY is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
A1
S1
S1
A1
Y3
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.