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DESISTING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
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G 2/3

Definition of DESISTING

verb

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

"Please desist from telephoning me on this number."

Examples of DESISTING in a Sentence

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

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is DESISTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: DESISTING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESISTING

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

Letter desisting Total
Scrabble 211111112 11
WWF 211111123 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESISTING

100 words from the letters in DESISTING

How to Use DESISTING in Word Games

DESISTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DESISTING

What does DESISTING mean?
DESISTING is a verb. To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
Is DESISTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESISTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESISTING worth in Scrabble?
DESISTING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESISTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESISTING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.