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How do you spell Assassin?

Correct spelling

assassin

From Arabic hashshashin. Double S twice — AS + SAS + SIN.

Why is assassin spelled this way?

From Arabic hashshashin, hashish users — a medieval sect whose members allegedly used hashish before missions. Double S appears twice.

Common misspellings of assassin

asassinassasinassasssinassasin

Example

The historical novel featured an assassin working for the crown.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell assassin?+
The correct spelling is "assassin". From Arabic hashshashin. Double S twice — AS + SAS + SIN.
Is it asassin or assassin?+
The correct spelling is "assassin", not "asassin". This word gets varies monthly searches.

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