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DISASTER

/dɪˈzæs.tə/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of DISASTER

noun

An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

"People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates."

noun

An unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind.

Examples of DISASTER in a Sentence

  • "People would suffer disasters when society's morality degenerates."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is DISASTER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: DISASTER uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISASTER

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

Letter disaster Total
Scrabble 21111111 9
WWF 21111111 9

Anagrams of DISASTER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISASTER

100 words from the letters in DISASTER

How to Use DISASTER in Word Games

DISASTER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DISASTER

What does DISASTER mean?
DISASTER is a noun. An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
Is DISASTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISASTER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISASTER worth in Scrabble?
DISASTER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISASTER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISASTER. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DISASTER?
The anagrams of DISASTER (words using the exact same letters) are: ASTERIDS, DIASTERS, DISRATES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.