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DESIST

/dɪˈsɪst/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
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Definition of DESIST

verb

To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).

"Please desist from telephoning me on this number."

Examples of DESIST in a Sentence

  • "Please desist from telephoning me on this number."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
7
points

Is DESIST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: DESIST uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESIST

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

Letter desist Total
Scrabble 211111 7
WWF 211111 7

Anagrams of DESIST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

deists 7/7 sisted 7/7

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESIST

64 words from the letters in DESIST

6-letter words

deists 7/7 USUKWWF sisted 7/7 UK

5-letter words

sides 6/6 USUKWWF deist 6/6 USUKWWF diets 6/6 USUKWWF dites 6/6 USUKWWF edits 6/6 USUKWWF idest 6/6 UK sited 6/6 USUKWWF stied 6/6 USUKWWF tides 6/6 USUKWWF steds 6/6 UK sites 5/5 USUKWWF sties 5/5 USUKWWF

4-letter words

dies 5/5 USUKWWF ides 5/5 USUKWWF side 5/5 USUKWWF diss 5/5 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF sted 5/5 UK teds 5/5 USUKWWF dits 5/5 USUKWWF tids 5/5 UK seis 4/4 USUKWWF site 4/4 USUKWWF ties 4/4 USUKWWF sets 4/4 USUKWWF sist 4/4 UK sits 4/4 USUKWWF

3-letter words

die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK sed 4/4 UK dis 4/4 USUKWWF ids 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF dit 4/4 USUKWWF tid 4/4 UK sei 3/3 USUKWWF ess 3/3 USUKWWF sis 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF set 3/3 USUKWWF tes 3/3 UK its 3/3 USUKWWF sit 3/3 USUKWWF tis 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF ds 3/3 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK is 2/2 USUKWWF si 2/2 USUKWWF ss 2/2 UK et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF ts 2/2 UK

How to Use DESIST in Word Games

DESIST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DESIST is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESIST to find 64 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DESIST

What does DESIST mean?
DESIST is a verb. To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
Is DESIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESIST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESIST worth in Scrabble?
DESIST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESIST?
You can make 64 words from the letters in DESIST. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DESIST?
The anagrams of DESIST (words using the exact same letters) are: DEISTS, SISTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.