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DEPARTURE

/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
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Definition of DEPARTURE

noun

The act of departing or something that has departed.

"The departure was scheduled for noon."

noun

A deviation from a plan or procedure.

"There are several significant departures, however, from current practice."

noun

A death.

Synonyms of DEPARTURE

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of DEPARTURE

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Examples of DEPARTURE in a Sentence

  • "The departure was scheduled for noon."
  • "There are several significant departures, however, from current practice."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEPARTURE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 departure Total
Scrabble 213111111 12
WWF 214111211 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPARTURE

100 words from the letters in DEPARTURE

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEPARTURE

What does DEPARTURE mean?
DEPARTURE is a noun. The act of departing or something that has departed.
Is DEPARTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPARTURE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPARTURE worth in Scrabble?
DEPARTURE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPARTURE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEPARTURE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEPARTURE?
Synonyms of DEPARTURE include: leaving. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.