ATTACK
6-letter word
ATTACK is a valid Scrabble word
Is ATTACK Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — ATTACK has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does ATTACK Mean?
launch an attack or assault on
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
ATTACK Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place C or K on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
ATTACK — Word Stats
Is ATTACK Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — ATTACK scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in ATTACK are C (3 pts), K (5 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is ATTACK Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — ATTACK scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why ATTACK scores 13 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Is ATTACK a Wordle Word?
❌ No — ATTACK cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ATTACK has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from ATTACK's letters: KATAT
Is ATTACK Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — ATTACK is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for ATTACK:
A__________KA____K Is ATTACK Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — ATTACK is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From ATTACK
Shorter words hidden in ATTACK's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for ATTACK — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ATTACK
Is ATTACK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ATTACK is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is ATTACK in Scrabble?
ATTACK scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is ATTACK valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. ATTACK is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does ATTACK mean?
ATTACK: launch an attack or assault on
Can ATTACK be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ATTACK has 6 letters.
What words can you make from ATTACK's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from ATTACK's letters. Short words like AA, AC, AK can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does ATTACK have any anagrams?
No. ATTACK has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is ATTACK in the dictionary?
Yes. ATTACK appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.