How many points is DESPATCH worth in Scrabble?

DESPATCH is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESPATCH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DESPATCH

16 pts

DESPATCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DESPATCH is a verb form of dispatch. DISPATCH means "send off to a destination or to perform a task".

Meaning & examples

/dəˈspætʃ/

noun

A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.
The act of doing something quickly.
Example: We must act with dispatch in this matter.
A mission by an emergency response service, typically attend to an emergency in the field.

Synonyms: haste, hurry, rapidity

verb

To send (a shipment) with promptness.
To send (a person) away hastily.
To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer.

Synonyms: destroy, kill, make haste, send

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DESPATCH is a verb form of dispatch. DISPATCH means "send off to a destination or to perform a task".

In a sentence: "They despatch."

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Base words

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DISPATCH16 pts

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Letter Values

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DESPATCH Scrabble FAQ

Is DESPATCH a Scrabble word?: DESPATCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DESPATCH mean?: DESPATCH is a verb form of dispatch. DISPATCH means "send off to a destination or to perform a task".
How do you use DESPATCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They despatch."
How many points is DESPATCH worth in Scrabble?: DESPATCH is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESPATCH?: DESPATCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).