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DISMISS

/dɪsˈmɪs/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
M 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DISMISS

verb

To discharge; to end the employment or service of.

"The company dismissed me after less than a year."

verb

To order to leave.

"The soldiers were dismissed after the parade."

verb

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DISMISS a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 dismiss Total
Scrabble 2113111 10
WWF 2114111 11

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DISMISS

What does DISMISS mean?
DISMISS is a verb. To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
Is DISMISS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISMISS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISMISS worth in Scrabble?
DISMISS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISMISS?
You can make 29 words from the letters in DISMISS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.