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Demurrage

Yes, demurrage is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does demurrage mean?

noun

  1. a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
  2. detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of demurrage

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEMURRAGE.

Words you can make from demurrage

Unscramble DEMURRAGE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is demurrage a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Demurrage 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 demurrage worth in Scrabble?

Demurrage is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does demurrage mean?

Demurrage means: a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure.