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DESOLATION

/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of DESOLATION

noun

The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.

noun

The state of being desolated or laid waste

noun

A place or country wasted and forsaken.

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Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is DESOLATION a Scrabble Word?

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

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

Tip: DESOLATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESOLATION

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

Letter desolation Total
Scrabble 2111111111 11
WWF 2111211112 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESOLATION

100 words from the letters in DESOLATION

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How to Use DESOLATION in Word Games

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About DESOLATION

What does DESOLATION mean?
DESOLATION is a noun. The act of desolating or laying waste; destruction of inhabitants; depopulation.
Is DESOLATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESOLATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESOLATION worth in Scrabble?
DESOLATION is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESOLATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESOLATION. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DESOLATION?
Synonyms of DESOLATION include: destitution, gloom, gloominess, ruin, solitariness. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.