TASK
/tɑːsk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TASK
A piece of work done as part of one’s duties.
A difficult or tedious undertaking.
An objective.
To assign a task to, or impose a task on.
"On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices."
To oppress with severe or excessive burdens; to tax.
To charge, as with a fault.
Second sight; the involuntary ability of seeing the future or distant events.
The sound of the voice of a person about to die, heard supernaturally by somebody not present at the scene.
Examples of TASK in a Sentence
- "On my first day in the office, I was tasked with sorting a pile of invoices."
Word Details
Is TASK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TASK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TASK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TASK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | s | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TASK
15 words from the letters in TASK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TASK in Word Games
TASK is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TASK is only 4 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 TASK to find 15 additional valid words.