POSSESS
/pəˈzɛs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of POSSESS
To have; to have ownership of.
"He does not even possess a working telephone."
To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner.
"They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."
(chiefly with of) To vest ownership in (someone, or oneself); to give someone power or knowledge; to acquaint; to inform.
Examples of POSSESS in a Sentence
- "He does not even possess a working telephone."
- "They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."
Word Details
Is POSSESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POSSESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of POSSESS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for POSSESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | s | s | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSESS
35 words from the letters in POSSESS
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How to Use POSSESS in Word Games
POSSESS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since POSSESS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POSSESS to find 35 additional valid words.