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01 Word definition

asterisk

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Is ASTERISK a word?

Yes. ASTERISK is a 8-letter noun. a star-shaped character * used in printing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ASTERISK?

A-S-T-E-R-I-S-K

ASTERISK contains 8 letters, begins with A, and ends with K.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a star-shaped character * used in printing

2verb

  1. mark with an asterisk

    “Linguists star unacceptable sentences”
Synonyms
star
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends12points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ASTERISK spelled?

A1S2T3E4R5I6S7K8
Starts withASTFirst 3 letters
Ends withISKLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats S
Vowel balance3 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with AST →Words ending in ISK →Words made from ASTERISK →Words with A →Words with E →Words with I →Words with K →

03 Word-game status

Can you play ASTERISK?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

sarkiest12 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About ASTERISK.

How do you spell ASTERISK?

ASTERISK is spelled A-S-T-E-R-I-S-K. It contains 8 letters.