Assault
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A physical attack or violent action against someone; a concerted attempt to do something difficult. In law, refers to threatening or attempting to harm another person.
“The victim reported the assault to the police and sought medical attention immediately.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈsɔːlt/
Syllables
as·sault
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Wordle
A appears twice; double S in middle; contains vowels A, U
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points; useful for utilizing multiple As and common letters
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