DEPARTURE
/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DEPARTURE
The act of departing or something that has departed.
"The departure was scheduled for noon."
A deviation from a plan or procedure.
"There are several significant departures, however, from current practice."
A death.
Examples of DEPARTURE in a Sentence
- "The departure was scheduled for noon."
- "There are several significant departures, however, from current practice."
Word Details
Is DEPARTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPARTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPARTURE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPARTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | a | r | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPARTURE
100 words from the letters in DEPARTURE
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How to Use DEPARTURE in Word Games
DEPARTURE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPARTURE to find 100 additional valid words.