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DESPAIRING

/dɪˈspɛəɹ.ɪŋ/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
I 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DESPAIRING

verb

To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.

verb

To cause to despair.

verb

(often with “of”) To be hopeless; to have no hope; to give up all hope or expectation.

noun

A mood or display of despair.

adjective

Feeling, expressing, or caused by despair; hopeless.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DESPAIRING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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

Letter Values for DESPAIRING

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

Letter despairing Total
Scrabble 2113111112 14
WWF 2114111123 17

Anagrams of DESPAIRING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPAIRING

100 words from the letters in DESPAIRING

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How to Use DESPAIRING in Word Games

DESPAIRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DESPAIRING

What does DESPAIRING mean?
DESPAIRING is a verb. To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
Is DESPAIRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESPAIRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESPAIRING worth in Scrabble?
DESPAIRING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESPAIRING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESPAIRING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DESPAIRING?
The anagrams of DESPAIRING (words using the exact same letters) are: DIAPERINGS, SPINIGRADE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.