POSSESSES
/pəˈzɛsɪz/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of POSSESSES
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 POSSESSES in a Sentence
- "He does not even possess a working telephone."
- "They thought he was possessed by evil spirits."
Word Details
Is POSSESSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POSSESSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POSSESSES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POSSESSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | s | s | e | s | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSESSES
49 words from the letters in POSSESSES
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How to Use POSSESSES in Word Games
POSSESSES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POSSESSES to find 49 additional valid words.