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ESS

/ɛs/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of ESS

noun

The name of the Latin-script letter S.

noun

Something shaped like the letter S.

verb

To move in a changing direction, forming the shape of a letter S.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
3
points
WWF
3
points

Is ESS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 3 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 3 pts Words With Friends — 3 pts

Tip: Short words like ESS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ESS

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

Letter ess Total
Scrabble 111 3
WWF 111 3

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ESS

3 words from the letters in ESS

How to Use ESS in Word Games

ESS is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ESS 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 ESS to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ESS

What does ESS mean?
ESS is a noun. The name of the Latin-script letter S.
Is ESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ESS worth in Scrabble?
ESS is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from ESS?
You can make 3 words from the letters in ESS. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.