How many points is DESPERADO worth in Scrabble?

DESPERADO is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESPERADO?

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

Can you add a letter to DESPERADO?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DESPERADO

13 pts

DESPERADO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DESPERADO means "reckless person ready to commit any violent illegal act".

Meaning & examples

/dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/

noun

A bold outlaw, especially one from southern portions of the Wild West.
A person in desperate circumstances or who is at the point of desperation, such as a down-and-outer, an addict, etc.
A person who is desperately in love or is desperate for a romantic or sexual relationship.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

reckless person ready to commit any violent illegal act

In a sentence: "The desperado is noted."

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Back hooks

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DESPERADOS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DESPERADO Scrabble FAQ

Is DESPERADO a Scrabble word?: DESPERADO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DESPERADO mean?: reckless person ready to commit any violent illegal act
How do you use DESPERADO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The desperado is noted."
How many points is DESPERADO worth in Scrabble?: DESPERADO is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESPERADO?: DESPERADO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESPERADO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESPERADOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.