ESSENCE is a playable word

essence Scrabble® Dictionary

noun
pl. essences
a fundamental nature or quality
29 Playable Words can be made from "ESSENCE"
   2-Letter Words (3 found)
   3-Letter Words (7 found)
   4-Letter Words (10 found)
   5-Letter Words (5 found)
   6-Letter Words (2 found)
   7-Letter Words (2 found)