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Despatch

Yes, despatch is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does despatch mean?

noun

  1. an official report (usually sent in haste)
  2. the property of being prompt and efficient it was done with dispatch
  3. killing a person or animal

verb

  1. send away towards a designated goal

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for despatch

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of despatch

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DESPATCH.

Words you can make from despatch

Unscramble DESPATCH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is despatch a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Despatch 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 despatch worth in Scrabble?

Despatch is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does despatch mean?

Despatch means: an official report (usually sent in haste).