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Dismay

Yes, dismay is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does dismay mean?

noun

  1. the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  2. fear resulting from the awareness of danger

verb

  1. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted These news depressed her
  2. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for dismay

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of dismay

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DISMAY.

Words you can make from dismay

Unscramble DISMAY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is dismay a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Dismay 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 dismay worth in Scrabble?

Dismay is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does dismay mean?

Dismay means: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.