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Desperately

Yes, desperately is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does desperately mean?

adverb

  1. with great urgency health care reform is needed urgently
  2. in intense despair the child clung desperately to her mother

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for desperately

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of desperately

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DESPERATELY.

Words you can make from desperately

Unscramble DESPERATELY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is desperately a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Desperately 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 desperately worth in Scrabble?

Desperately is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does desperately mean?

Desperately means: with great urgency.