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Descant

Yes, descant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does descant mean?

noun

  1. a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody

verb

  1. sing in descant
  2. sing by changing register; sing by yodeling The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains
  3. talk at great length about something of one's interest

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for descant

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of descant

  • decants
  • scanted

Words you can make from descant

Unscramble DESCANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is descant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Descant 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 descant worth in Scrabble?

Descant is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does descant mean?

Descant means: a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody.