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DESPERATENESS

13 letters · 5 syllables

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of DESPERATENESS

DESPERATENESS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 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

Letters
13
Syllables
5
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is DESPERATENESS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DESPERATENESS uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESPERATENESS

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

Letter desperateness Total
Scrabble 2113111111111 16
WWF 2114111112111 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPERATENESS

100 words from the letters in DESPERATENESS

How to Use DESPERATENESS in Word Games

DESPERATENESS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DESPERATENESS

What does DESPERATENESS mean?
DESPERATENESS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DESPERATENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESPERATENESS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESPERATENESS worth in Scrabble?
DESPERATENESS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 13-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESPERATENESS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESPERATENESS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.