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Besmirch

Yes, besmirch is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does besmirch mean?

verb

  1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone The journalists have defamed me!
  2. smear so as to make dirty or stained

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for besmirch

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of besmirch

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BESMIRCH.

Words you can make from besmirch

Unscramble BESMIRCH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is besmirch a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Besmirch is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is besmirch worth in Scrabble?

Besmirch is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does besmirch mean?

Besmirch means: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone.