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).

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

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7 pts

DESIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DESIRE means "want very much".

/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 CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

want very much

In a sentence: "They desire."

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

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

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 CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does DESIRE mean?: want very much
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).
Can you add a letter to DESIRE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESIRED, DESIRER, DESIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.