DESPERATE
9 letters · 3 syllables
Definition of DESPERATE
DESPERATE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is DESPERATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESPERATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DESPERATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESPERATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | p | e | r | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPERATE
100 words from the letters in DESPERATE
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How to Use DESPERATE in Word Games
DESPERATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESPERATE to find 100 additional valid words.