With SSA
13 words, 2 of them common · highest scoring is assay at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words With SSA
There are 13 five letter words containing SSA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is assay at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ASSAY, ESSAY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words With SSA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With SSA
- assay8
- essay8
- fossa8
- lyssa8
- nyssa8
- assam7
- bossa7
- massa7
Common 5 Letter Words With SSA
- assay8
- essay8
5 Letter Words With SSA Defined
- assayNoun · 8 points
- the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
- essayNoun · 8 points
- a short piece of writing on a particular subject
5 Letter Words With SSA: Questions
How many five letter words containing SSA are there?
There are 13 five letter words containing SSA in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing SSA?
ASSAY is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing SSA?
ASSAY, ESSAY are among the most familiar five letter words containing SSA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing SSA valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.