How many points is DESKILLS worth in Scrabble?

DESKILLS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESKILLS?

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

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DESKILLS

13 pts

DESKILLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. DESKILLS is a verb form of deskill. DESKILL means "to reduce the level of skill required".

Meaning & examples

verb

To redesign (a job) so that less skill is required to carry it out, for example through the introduction of new technology.
Example: The impact on workers is fairly obvious but I believe that managerial jobs have also been deskilled by the adoption of controlling systems and procedures.
To change the role of (workers) so that they are no longer required or able to use the skills that they have acquired.
Example: Tragic, too, is the gradual deskilling of teachers, loss of excitement about the profession, and loss of gifted teachers to other pursuits.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DESKILLS is a verb form of deskill. DESKILL means "to reduce the level of skill required".

In a sentence: "They deskills."

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DESKILL12 pts

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Letter Values

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DESKILLS Scrabble FAQ

Is DESKILLS a Scrabble word?: DESKILLS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does DESKILLS mean?: DESKILLS is a verb form of deskill. DESKILL means "to reduce the level of skill required".
How do you use DESKILLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They deskills."
How many points is DESKILLS worth in Scrabble?: DESKILLS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESKILLS?: DESKILLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).