DESPOTISM
/ˈdɛspətɪzəm/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
D
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E
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S
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P
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T
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I
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M
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Definition of DESPOTISM
noun
Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
16
points
Is DESPOTISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DESPOTISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: DESPOTISM uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DESPOTISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | s | p | o | t | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESPOTISM
100 words from the letters in DESPOTISM
8-letter words
7-letter words
imposed
12/14
USUKWWF
stomped
12/14
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imposes
11/13
USUKWWF
mopsies
11/13
UK
mopiest
11/13
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optimes
11/13
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stompie
11/13
UK
misstep
11/13
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imposts
11/13
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misstop
11/13
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misdoes
10/11
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dispose
10/11
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distome
10/11
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modiste
10/11
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deposit
10/11
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dopiest
10/11
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podites
10/11
USUKWWF
posited
10/11
USUKWWF
sopited
10/11
USUKWWF
topside
10/11
USUKWWF
demists
10/11
UK
modists
10/11
UK
despots
10/11
USUKWWF
podests
10/11
UK
dispost
10/11
UK
mitoses
9/10
USUKWWF
somites
9/10
USUKWWF
posties
9/10
UK
potsies
9/10
USUKWWF
sepiost
9/10
UK
sopites
9/10
USUKWWF
6-letter words
mopeds
11/13
USUKWWF
impose
10/12
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optime
10/12
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tempos
10/12
USUKWWF
impost
10/12
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impots
10/12
UK
stomps
10/12
USUKWWF
poised
9/10
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deisms
9/10
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demiss
9/10
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dismes
9/10
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missed
9/10
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mossed
9/10
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pissed
9/10
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spodes
9/10
USUKWWF
dipsos
9/10
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pioted
9/10
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podite
9/10
USUKWWF
demist
9/10
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demits
9/10
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misted
9/10
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stimed
9/10
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modest
9/10
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modist
9/10
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spited
9/10
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stiped
9/10
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depots
9/10
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despot
9/10
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podest
9/10
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posted
9/10
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stoped
9/10
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midsts
9/10
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mioses
8/9
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mossie
8/9
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poises
8/9
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posies
8/9
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possie
8/9
UK
somite
8/9
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postie
8/9
UK
potsie
8/9
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sopite
8/9
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misset
8/9
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mtisse
8/9
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smites
8/9
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stimes
8/9
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tmesis
8/9
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pistes
8/9
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spites
8/9
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stipes
8/9
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estops
8/9
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pestos
8/9
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posset
8/9
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ptoses
8/9
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stoeps
8/9
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stopes
8/9
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posits
8/9
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ptosis
8/9
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todies
7/7
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deists
7/7
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desist
7/7
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sisted
7/7
UK
tossed
7/7
USUKWWF
odists
7/7
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How to Use DESPOTISM in Word Games
DESPOTISM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DESPOTISM to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DESPOTISM
What does DESPOTISM mean?
DESPOTISM is a noun. Government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Is DESPOTISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESPOTISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESPOTISM worth in Scrabble?
DESPOTISM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESPOTISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESPOTISM. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DESPOTISM?
Synonyms of DESPOTISM include: tyranny. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.