How many points is DESIST worth in Scrabble?

DESIST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESIST?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DESIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DESIST means "stop (doing something)".

/dɪˈsɪst/

To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).
Example: Please desist from telephoning me on this number.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

stop (doing something)

In a sentence: "They desist."

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

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

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

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Is DESIST a Scrabble word?: DESIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does DESIST mean?: stop (doing something)
How do you use DESIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They desist."
How many points is DESIST worth in Scrabble?: DESIST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESIST?: DESIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.