How many points is ESSENCE worth in Scrabble?

ESSENCE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESSENCE?

ESSENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESSENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

ESSENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. ESSENCE means "a fundamental nature or quality".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a fundamental nature or quality

Check the Scrabble meaning of ESSENCE. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after ESSENCE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ESSENCE, without blank tiles.

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Is ESSENCE a Scrabble word?: ESSENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is ESSENCE worth in Scrabble?: ESSENCE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESSENCE?: ESSENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESSENCE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESSENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.