assess
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When assess helps
Base Score
6
Before any board-specific bonus
Unique Letters
3
A E S
Two-Letter Start
AS
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
SS
Check this pattern late
- 6 letters
- 3 unique letters
- AS start
- SS ending
- repeated letters
Try it when
- assess is worth 6 points before any pangram bonus.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include a, e, s plus any remaining hive letters.
- Watch the repeated-letter pattern (S x4); those are easy points to miss when scanning quickly.
- The SS ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the AS start.
- BuzzyWords has saved this word in 1 published Daily snapshot.
Pronunciation
verb
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
"He assessed the situation."
verb
To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
"A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts."
verb
To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
"Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe."