Desperate
Yes, desperate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does desperate mean?
noun
- a person who is frightened and in need of help
they prey on the hopes of the desperate
adjective
- arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
a despairing view of the world situation
- desperately determined
do-or-die revolutionaries
- (of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
a desperate criminal
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for desperate
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of desperate
- departees
Words you can make from desperate
Frequently asked questions
Is desperate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Desperate 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 desperate worth in Scrabble?
Desperate is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does desperate mean?
Desperate means: a person who is frightened and in need of help.