DISMISS
/dɪsˈmɪs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DISMISS
To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
"The company dismissed me after less than a year."
To order to leave.
"The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."
To dispel; to rid one’s mind of.
"He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."
Examples of DISMISS in a Sentence
- "The company dismissed me after less than a year."
- "The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."
- "He dismissed all thoughts of acting again."
Word Details
Is DISMISS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DISMISS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DISMISS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for DISMISS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | s | m | i | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISMISS
29 words from the letters in DISMISS
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How to Use DISMISS in Word Games
DISMISS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DISMISS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DISMISS to find 29 additional valid words.