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Is TASK a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TASK is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted”.

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Is TASK a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. TASK is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 3 anagrams: KATS, SKAT, TAKS.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
8 pts
Anagrams
3
Familiarity
99th percentile

TASK meaning and definition

TASK has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

TASK as a noun

  1. Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted.
  2. A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee.

TASK as a verb

  1. Assign a task to.
  2. Use to the limit.

TASK Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

TASK scores 8 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
T11
A11
S11
K55
Total88

TASK on premium squares

On a double word square TASK scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting K on a triple letter square instead adds 10 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of TASK

3 words use exactly the same 4 letters as TASK. See all anagrams of TASK.

  • kats8
  • skat8
  • taks8

Unscramble TASK: 14 words from its letters

The letters T, A, S, K make 14 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first.

  • as2
  • ask7
  • at2
  • ka6
  • kat7
  • sat3
  • ta2
  • tsk7
  • ats3
  • kas7
  • ska7
  • st2
  • tak7
  • tas3

Words like TASK

One-letter changes to TASK, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in TASK

Add one letter to TASK

  • tasks9

Remove one letter from TASK

  • ask7
  • tsk7
  • tak7
  • tas3

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TASK word facts

TASK is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 3 consonants. It starts with T and ends with K. By corpus frequency, TASK is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters T, A, S, K on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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TASK Scrabble word FAQ

Is TASK a Scrabble word?

Yes. TASK is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does TASK mean?

TASK is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted”.

How many points is TASK worth in Scrabble?

TASK is worth 8 points in Scrabble: T (1) + A (1) + S (1) + K (5). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is TASK in Words With Friends?

TASK is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of TASK?

TASK has 3 anagrams: KATS, SKAT, TAKS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in TASK?

You can make 14 shorter words from the letters in TASK, including AS, ASK, AT and KA.

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