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Desert

Yes, desert is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does desert mean?

noun

  1. arid land with little or no vegetation

verb

  1. leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch The mother deserted her children
  2. desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
  3. leave behind the students deserted the campus after the end of exam period

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for desert

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is desert a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Desert 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 desert worth in Scrabble?

Desert is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does desert mean?

Desert means: arid land with little or no vegetation.