Desolate
Yes, desolate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does desolate mean?
verb
- leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
The mother deserted her children
- reduce in population
The epidemic depopulated the countryside
- cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion
adjective
- providing no shelter or sustenance
bare rocky hills
- crushed by grief
depressed and desolate of soul
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for desolate
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of desolate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DESOLATE.
Words you can make from desolate
Frequently asked questions
Is desolate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Desolate 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 desolate worth in Scrabble?
Desolate is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does desolate mean?
Desolate means: leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch.