How many points is DESKILL worth in Scrabble?

DESKILL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESKILL?

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

Can you add a letter to DESKILL?

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

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DESKILL

12 pts

DESKILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DESKILL means "mechanize or computerize (a job) thereby reducing the skill required to do it".

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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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

mechanize or computerize (a job) thereby reducing the skill required to do it

In a sentence: "They deskill."

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Back hooks

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

DESKILLS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

DESKILL Scrabble FAQ

Is DESKILL a Scrabble word?: DESKILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DESKILL mean?: mechanize or computerize (a job) thereby reducing the skill required to do it
How do you use DESKILL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They deskill."
How many points is DESKILL worth in Scrabble?: DESKILL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESKILL?: DESKILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESKILL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESKILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.