DEMERIT
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEMERIT
A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage
A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
To deserve.
To depreciate or cry down.
Word Details
Is DEMERIT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEMERIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEMERIT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DEMERIT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | m | e | r | i | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Anagrams of DEMERIT
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEMERIT
100 words from the letters in DEMERIT
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How to Use DEMERIT in Word Games
DEMERIT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEMERIT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEMERIT to find 100 additional valid words.