Definition of ASK
An act or instance of asking.
Something asked or asked for.
"I know this is a big ask, but …"
An asking price.
To request (information, or an answer to a question).
"I asked her age."
To put forward (a question) to be answered.
"to ask a question"
To interrogate or enquire of (a person).
"I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
An eft; newt.
A lizard.
Examples of ASK in a Sentence
- "I know this is a big ask, but …"
- "I asked her age."
- "to ask a question"
- "I'm going to ask this lady for directions."
Word Details
Is ASK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ASK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ASK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ASK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | s | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ASK
5 words from the letters in ASK
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ASK in Word Games
ASK is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ASK is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ASK to find 5 additional valid words.