How many points is DEBONAIR worth in Scrabble?

DEBONAIR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEBONAIR?

DEBONAIR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DEBONAIR?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEBONAIRE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DEBONAIR

11 pts

DEBONAIR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. DEBONAIR is a adjective form of suave. SUAVE means "smoothly affable and polite".

Meaning & examples

/dɛbəˈneə(ɹ)/

noun

Debonaire behaviour; graciousness.

adjective

Gracious, courteous.
Suave, urbane and sophisticated.
(especially of men) Charming, confident and carefully dressed.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DEBONAIR is a adjective form of suave. SUAVE means "smoothly affable and polite".

In a sentence: "It is debonair."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DEBONAIR. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SUAVE8 pts

Related words

Back hooks

Add one letter after DEBONAIR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DEBONAIRE12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DEBONAIR, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 11

DEBONAIR Scrabble FAQ

Is DEBONAIR a Scrabble word?: DEBONAIR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does DEBONAIR mean?: DEBONAIR is a adjective form of suave. SUAVE means "smoothly affable and polite".
How do you use DEBONAIR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is debonair."
How many points is DEBONAIR worth in Scrabble?: DEBONAIR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEBONAIR?: DEBONAIR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEBONAIR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEBONAIRE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.