DESK
/dɛsk/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DESK
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (especially in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for the clerical profession.
A department of a newspaper tasked with covering a particular geographical region or aspect of the news.
"city desk"
To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.
To equip with a desk or desks.
Examples of DESK in a Sentence
- "city desk"
Word Details
Is DESK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DESK are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DESK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESK
9 words from the letters in DESK
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DESK in Word Games
DESK is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DESK is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESK to find 9 additional valid words.