ASCRIBE
/əˈskɹaɪb/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of ASCRIBE
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."
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."
(with to) To believe in or agree with; subscribe.
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
Is ASCRIBE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASCRIBE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | s | c | r | i | b | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 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
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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.