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DEMERIT

/dɪˈmɛrɪt/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
M 3/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of DEMERIT

noun

A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage

noun

A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.

noun

That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.

verb

To deserve.

verb

To depreciate or cry down.

Synonyms of DEMERIT

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Antonyms of DEMERIT

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DEMERIT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEMERIT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 demerit Total
Scrabble 2131111 10
WWF 2141111 11

Anagrams of DEMERIT

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Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEMERIT

100 words from the letters in DEMERIT

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEMERIT

What does DEMERIT mean?
DEMERIT is a noun. A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage
Is DEMERIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEMERIT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEMERIT worth in Scrabble?
DEMERIT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEMERIT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEMERIT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEMERIT?
Synonyms of DEMERIT include: discredit. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DEMERIT?
The anagrams of DEMERIT (words using the exact same letters) are: DIMETER, MERITED, MITERED, RETIMED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.