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DERVISH

/ˈdɜːvɪʃ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3

Definition of DERVISH

noun

A member of the Dervish fraternity of Sufism, known for spinning.

noun

A citizen or inhabitant of Darawiish (circa 1895–1920 C.E.), the Dhulbahante anti-colonial polity geographically corresponding with Khaatumo.

noun

One of the fanatical followers of the Mahdi, in the Sudan, in the 1880s.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
14
points

Is DERVISH a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DERVISH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for DERVISH

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

Letter dervish Total
Scrabble 2114114 14
WWF 2115113 14

Anagrams of DERVISH

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DERVISH

100 words from the letters in DERVISH

How to Use DERVISH in Word Games

DERVISH is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DERVISH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DERVISH

What does DERVISH mean?
DERVISH is a noun. A member of the Dervish fraternity of Sufism, known for spinning.
Is DERVISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DERVISH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DERVISH worth in Scrabble?
DERVISH is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DERVISH?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DERVISH. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DERVISH?
The anagrams of DERVISH (words using the exact same letters) are: SHRIVED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.