Dictionary
Descant
d 2e 1s 1c 3a 1n 1t 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does descant mean?
Is DESCANT a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DESCANT worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DESCANT
Hooks for DESCANT
Add one letter to the front or back of DESCANT to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Descant: quick answers
Is DESCANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DESCANT is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DESCANT worth?
DESCANT scores 10 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does descant mean?
As a noun, descant means “a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DESCANT?
You can make 197 shorter words from DESCANT, such as ASCEND, CADENT, CADETS, CANTED. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DESCANT?
DESCANT rearranges into DECANTS, SCANTED.