ASCERTAIN
/ˌæsəˈteɪn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ASCERTAIN
To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
"As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."
To make (someone) certain or confident about something; to inform.
To establish, to prove.
Examples of ASCERTAIN in a Sentence
- "As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."
Word Details
Is ASCERTAIN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASCERTAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ASCERTAIN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ASCERTAIN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | s | c | e | r | t | a | i | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Anagrams of ASCERTAIN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASCERTAIN
100 words from the letters in ASCERTAIN
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How to Use ASCERTAIN in Word Games
ASCERTAIN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ASCERTAIN to find 100 additional valid words.