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DESTITUTE

/ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/

9 letters · 3 syllables · adjective, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
U 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of DESTITUTE

adjective

(followed by the preposition "of") Lacking something; devoid

adjective

Lacking money; poor, impoverished

verb

To impoverish; to strip of wealth, resources, etc.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DESTITUTE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: DESTITUTE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DESTITUTE

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

Letter destitute Total
Scrabble 211111111 10
WWF 211111211 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DESTITUTE

100 words from the letters in DESTITUTE

How to Use DESTITUTE in Word Games

DESTITUTE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DESTITUTE

What does DESTITUTE mean?
DESTITUTE is a adjective. (followed by the preposition "of") Lacking something; devoid
Is DESTITUTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DESTITUTE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DESTITUTE worth in Scrabble?
DESTITUTE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DESTITUTE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DESTITUTE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.