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DESPAIRS

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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Definition of DESPAIRS

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.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DESPAIRS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: DESPAIRS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESPAIRS

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

Letter despairs Total
Scrabble 21131111 11
WWF 21141111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPAIRS

100 words from the letters in DESPAIRS

How to Use DESPAIRS in Word Games

DESPAIRS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DESPAIRS

What does DESPAIRS mean?
DESPAIRS is a verb. To give up as beyond hope or expectation; to despair of.
Is DESPAIRS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESPAIRS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESPAIRS worth in Scrabble?
DESPAIRS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESPAIRS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESPAIRS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.