MASSE is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. MASSE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept MASSE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 34 / 100
Our own measure of how useful MASSE is to know. It scores 7 from 5 tiles, takes 2 hooks, and its letters make up 6.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for MASSE
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How MASSE scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in MASSE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| m | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| s | 2 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 58,092.
What stands out about MASSE
- The same 5 tiles also spell 4 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does MASSE mean in Scrabble?
noun
technical
A billiards or pool shot made by striking the cue ball sharply with the cue held almost vertically, causing the ball to curve sharply around another ball.
A masse relies on heavy spin rather than a straight strike, so the cue ball follows a curved path instead of a straight line across the table. Because the shot risks tearing the cloth or damaging the table if performed carelessly, many pool halls discourage or ban it outright. The term comes from French, where masse referred to a heavy mallet-like blow, reflecting the steep, forceful strike needed to produce the curve.
How MASSE is used
A specialized term among billiards and pool players rather than everyday vocabulary; often written with an accent as masse.
- The champion pulled off a spectacular masse to avoid the blocking ball.
- Beginners are warned against attempting a masse on a borrowed table.
- A poorly executed masse can rip the felt of the pool table.
- He practiced the masse for weeks before using it in competition.
- The trick-shot video featured an impressive series of masse shots.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of MASSE and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of MASSE
The 5 tiles of MASSE in a different order — 4 found.
Words starting with MASSE
12 longer words begin with MASSE.
Words with MASSE inside
11 words contain MASSE in the middle. Words that start with MASSE are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in MASSE
Common questions about MASSE
- Is MASSE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts MASSE, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is MASSE worth?
- MASSE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does MASSE mean?
- A billiards or pool shot made by striking the cue ball sharply with the cue held almost vertically, causing the ball to curve sharply around another ball.
- What letters can be added to MASSE?
- MASSE takes 2 hooks: 0 in front and 2 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of MASSE:
Open MASSE in the Word Finder