How many points is DESIS worth in Scrabble?

DESIS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESIS?

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

Can you add a letter to DESIS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DESIS

6 pts

DESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. DESIS is a noun form of desi. DESI means "a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth who lives abroad".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DESIS is a noun form of desi. DESI means "a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth who lives abroad".

In a sentence: "The desis is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DESIS. It scores 6 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DESI5 pts

Back hooks

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

DESIST7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

DESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is DESIS a Scrabble word?: DESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does DESIS mean?: DESIS is a noun form of desi. DESI means "a person of Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladeshi birth who lives abroad".
How do you use DESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The desis is noted."
How many points is DESIS worth in Scrabble?: DESIS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESIS?: DESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESIS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESIST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.