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DIVESTS

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DIVESTS

verb

To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).

"When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."

verb

To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary.

"As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."

verb

To undress.

Synonyms of DIVESTS

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Antonyms of DIVESTS

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Examples of DIVESTS in a Sentence

  • "When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day."
  • "As Glasgow becomes the first university in Europe to divest from fossil fuels."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DIVESTS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DIVESTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DIVESTS

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

Letter divests Total
Scrabble 2141111 11
WWF 2151111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIVESTS

89 words from the letters in DIVESTS

How to Use DIVESTS in Word Games

DIVESTS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DIVESTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIVESTS to find 89 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DIVESTS

What does DIVESTS mean?
DIVESTS is a verb. To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) of something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
Is DIVESTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DIVESTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DIVESTS worth in Scrabble?
DIVESTS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DIVESTS?
You can make 89 words from the letters in DIVESTS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DIVESTS?
Synonyms of DIVESTS include: deprive, dispossess, disrobe, undress, sell off. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.