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ISSUE

/ˈɪsjuː/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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Definition of ISSUE

noun

The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:

noun

Someone or something that flows out or comes out, particularly:

noun

The means or opportunity by which something flows or comes out, particularly:

verb

To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.

"The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means."

verb

To rush out, to sally forth.

"The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers."

verb

To extend into, to open onto.

"The road issues into the highway."

Synonyms of ISSUE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ISSUE in a Sentence

  • "The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means."
  • "The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers."
  • "The road issues into the highway."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is ISSUE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: ISSUE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ISSUE

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

Letter issue Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11121 6

How to Use ISSUE in Word Games

ISSUE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ISSUE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ISSUE to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ISSUE

What does ISSUE mean?
ISSUE is a noun. The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
Is ISSUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ISSUE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ISSUE worth in Scrabble?
ISSUE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from ISSUE?
You can make 16 words from the letters in ISSUE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ISSUE?
Synonyms of ISSUE include: charge, sally, sortie, descendant, fruit of one's loins, offspring. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.