How many points is DESPONDENCE worth in Scrabble?

DESPONDENCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESPONDENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to DESPONDENCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DESPONDENCE

17 pts

DESPONDENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. DESPONDENCE is a adjective form of despondent. DESPONDENT means "feeling or showing extreme discouragement".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DESPONDENCE is a adjective form of despondent. DESPONDENT means "feeling or showing extreme discouragement".

In a sentence: "It is despondence."

Share DESPONDENCE

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESPONDENCE. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DESPONDENT14 pts

Back hooks

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

DESPONDENCES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

DESPONDENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is DESPONDENCE a Scrabble word?: DESPONDENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does DESPONDENCE mean?: DESPONDENCE is a adjective form of despondent. DESPONDENT means "feeling or showing extreme discouragement".
How do you use DESPONDENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is despondence."
How many points is DESPONDENCE worth in Scrabble?: DESPONDENCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESPONDENCE?: DESPONDENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESPONDENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESPONDENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.