DIVESTS
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DIVESTS
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."
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."
To undress.
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
Is DIVESTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIVESTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | i | v | e | s | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIVESTS
89 words from the letters in DIVESTS
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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.