Assail
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To attack someone or something forcefully, whether physically or with a torrent of criticism or argument.
“Opposition MPs began to assail the minister over the handling of the crisis.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈseɪl/
Syllables
as·sail
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Wordle
Contains A, S, S, A, I, L with double S and double A, identifying both repeated letters quickly narrows options
Scrabble
Worth 6 points, modest tile value but the double S is useful and ASSAILS extends without needing rare letters
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