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Despair

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

What does despair mean?

noun

  1. a state in which all hope is lost or absent in the depths of despair
  2. the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well they moaned in despair and dismay

verb

  1. abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart Don't despair--help is on the way!

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for despair

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of despair

  • praised
  • diapers
  • aspired

Words you can make from despair

Unscramble DESPAIR for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is despair a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Despair 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 despair worth in Scrabble?

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

What does despair mean?

Despair means: a state in which all hope is lost or absent.