Sass
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A cheeky or disrespectful retort, typically directed by a younger person towards someone in authority.
“The teacher warned the class she would not tolerate any more sass during her lessons.”
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Worth 4 points but three S tiles are costly to the rack, consider holding an S for better plays
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