DEXTERITY
/dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
D
2/2
E
1/1
X
8/8
T
1/1
E
1/1
R
1/1
I
1/1
T
1/1
Y
4/3
Definition of DEXTERITY
noun
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
"Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity."
Examples of DEXTERITY in a Sentence
- "Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity."
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
19
points
Is DEXTERITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEXTERITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts
Words With Friends — 19 pts
Tip: DEXTERITY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEXTERITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | x | t | e | r | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEXTERITY
100 words from the letters in DEXTERITY
6-letter words
5-letter words
yexed
16/15
UK
dexie
13/13
USUKWWF
exert
12/12
USUKWWF
redye
9/8
USUKWWF
reedy
9/8
USUKWWF
deity
9/8
USUKWWF
tyred
9/8
USWWF
dirty
9/8
USUKWWF
ditty
9/8
USUKWWF
eyrie
8/7
USUKWWF
eider
6/6
USUKWWF
edite
6/6
UK
deter
6/6
USUKWWF
treed
6/6
USUKWWF
tired
6/6
USUKWWF
tried
6/6
USUKWWF
retie
5/5
USUKWWF
tetri
5/5
UK
titer
5/5
USUKWWF
titre
5/5
USUKWWF
trite
5/5
USUKWWF
4-letter words
dexy
15/14
USUKWWF
dixy
15/14
UK
exed
12/12
UK
exit
11/11
USUKWWF
text
11/11
USUKWWF
eyed
8/7
USUKWWF
yede
8/7
UK
drey
8/7
UK
dyer
8/7
USUKWWF
yerd
8/7
UK
yird
8/7
USUKWWF
tyde
8/7
UK
tyed
8/7
UK
tidy
8/7
USUKWWF
eery
7/6
USUKWWF
eyer
7/6
USUKWWF
eyre
7/6
USUKWWF
tyee
7/6
USUKWWF
yeti
7/6
USUKWWF
yite
7/6
UK
trey
7/6
USUKWWF
tyer
7/6
USUKWWF
tyre
7/6
USUKWWF
yett
7/6
USUKWWF
eide
5/5
USUKWWF
deer
5/5
USUKWWF
dere
5/5
USUKWWF
dree
5/5
USUKWWF
rede
5/5
USUKWWF
reed
5/5
USUKWWF
dire
5/5
USUKWWF
ired
5/5
USUKWWF
ride
5/5
USUKWWF
deet
5/5
USUKWWF
teed
5/5
USUKWWF
diet
5/5
USUKWWF
dite
5/5
USUKWWF
edit
5/5
USUKWWF
tide
5/5
USUKWWF
tied
5/5
USUKWWF
dirt
5/5
USUKWWF
ditt
5/5
UK
rete
4/4
USUKWWF
teer
4/4
UK
tree
4/4
USUKWWF
rite
4/4
USUKWWF
tier
4/4
USUKWWF
tire
4/4
USUKWWF
trie
4/4
UK
tite
4/4
UK
tret
4/4
USUKWWF
ritt
4/4
UK
How to Use DEXTERITY in Word Games
DEXTERITY is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEXTERITY to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEXTERITY
What does DEXTERITY mean?
DEXTERITY is a noun. Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
Is DEXTERITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEXTERITY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEXTERITY worth in Scrabble?
DEXTERITY is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEXTERITY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEXTERITY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.