How many points is DESIRE worth in Scrabble?

DESIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESIRE?

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

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DESIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. DESIRE means "to wish for".

/dɪˈzaɪə/

Pronunciation: /diˈzaɪɚ/

Someone or something wished for.
Example: It is my desire to speak with you.
Strong attraction, particularly romantic or sexual.
Example: His desire for her kept him awake at night.
The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
Example: Too much desire can seriously affect one’s judgment.

Synonyms: wanna, want-to

To want; to wish for earnestly.
Example: I desire to speak with you.
To put a request to (someone); to entreat.
To want emotionally or sexually.
Example: She has desired him since they first met.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to wish for

In a sentence: "They desire."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESIRE. It scores 7 points.

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

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Is DESIRE a Scrabble word?: DESIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does DESIRE mean?: to wish for
How do you use DESIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They desire."
How many points is DESIRE worth in Scrabble?: DESIRE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESIRE?: DESIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).