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ASCRIBE

/əˈskɹaɪb/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of ASCRIBE

verb

To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.

"One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them."

verb

To attribute a book, painting or any work of art or literature to a writer or creator.

"It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare."

verb

(with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.

Synonyms of ASCRIBE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ASCRIBE in a Sentence

  • "One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them."
  • "It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is ASCRIBE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ASCRIBE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ASCRIBE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for ASCRIBE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter ascribe Total
Scrabble 1131131 11
WWF 1141141 13

Anagrams of ASCRIBE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASCRIBE

100 words from the letters in ASCRIBE

How to Use ASCRIBE in Word Games

ASCRIBE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ASCRIBE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ASCRIBE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ASCRIBE

What does ASCRIBE mean?
ASCRIBE is a verb. To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.
Is ASCRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ASCRIBE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ASCRIBE worth in Scrabble?
ASCRIBE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ASCRIBE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ASCRIBE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ASCRIBE?
Synonyms of ASCRIBE include: attribute, impute. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ASCRIBE?
The anagrams of ASCRIBE (words using the exact same letters) are: CABRIES, CARBIES, CARIBES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.