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DESPERATIONS

12 letters · 4 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
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of DESPERATIONS

DESPERATIONS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 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
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is DESPERATIONS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DESPERATIONS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESPERATIONS

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

Letter desperations Total
Scrabble 211311111111 15
WWF 211411111121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPERATIONS

100 words from the letters in DESPERATIONS

How to Use DESPERATIONS in Word Games

DESPERATIONS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DESPERATIONS

What does DESPERATIONS mean?
DESPERATIONS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DESPERATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESPERATIONS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESPERATIONS worth in Scrabble?
DESPERATIONS is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESPERATIONS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESPERATIONS. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.