How many points is DERAILMENT worth in Scrabble?

DERAILMENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DERAILMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to DERAILMENT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DERAILMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DERAILMENT

13 pts

DERAILMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DERAILMENT is a verb form of derail. DERAIL means "cause (a train) to go off the rails".

Meaning & examples

noun

The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.
A pattern of discourse (in speech or writing) that is a sequence of unrelated or only remotely related ideas.
An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DERAILMENT is a verb form of derail. DERAIL means "cause (a train) to go off the rails".

In a sentence: "They derailment."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DERAILMENT. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DERAIL7 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DERAILMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DERAILMENTS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DERAILMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is DERAILMENT a Scrabble word?: DERAILMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DERAILMENT mean?: DERAILMENT is a verb form of derail. DERAIL means "cause (a train) to go off the rails".
How do you use DERAILMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They derailment."
How many points is DERAILMENT worth in Scrabble?: DERAILMENT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DERAILMENT?: DERAILMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DERAILMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DERAILMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.