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DESCANT

/ˈdɛskænt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1

Definition of DESCANT

noun

A lengthy discourse on a subject.

noun

A counterpoint melody sung or played above the theme

verb

To discuss at length.

verb

To sing or play a descant.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is DESCANT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DESCANT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for DESCANT

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

Letter descant Total
Scrabble 2113111 10
WWF 2114121 12

Anagrams of DESCANT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESCANT

100 words from the letters in DESCANT

How to Use DESCANT in Word Games

DESCANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DESCANT 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 DESCANT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DESCANT

What does DESCANT mean?
DESCANT is a noun. A lengthy discourse on a subject.
Is DESCANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESCANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESCANT worth in Scrabble?
DESCANT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESCANT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESCANT. 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 DESCANT?
The anagrams of DESCANT (words using the exact same letters) are: DECANTS, SCANTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.