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DEMERITS

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of DEMERITS

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.

Synonyms of DEMERITS

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Antonyms of DEMERITS

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Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DEMERITS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: DEMERITS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEMERITS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter demerits Total
Scrabble 21311111 11
WWF 21411111 12

Anagrams of DEMERITS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEMERITS

100 words from the letters in DEMERITS

How to Use DEMERITS in Word Games

DEMERITS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEMERITS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEMERITS

What does DEMERITS mean?
DEMERITS is a noun. A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage
Is DEMERITS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEMERITS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEMERITS worth in Scrabble?
DEMERITS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEMERITS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEMERITS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEMERITS?
Synonyms of DEMERITS include: discredit. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DEMERITS?
The anagrams of DEMERITS (words using the exact same letters) are: DEMISTER, DIMETERS, MISTERED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.