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Desertification
d 2e 1s 1e 1r 1t 1i 1f 4i 1c 3a 1t 1i 1o 1n 1
About 6 syllables
noun · 15 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does desertification mean?
noun
the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert; is usually caused by climate change or by destructive use of the land
“the dust storms in Korea are the result of rapid desertification in China”
Is DESERTIFICATION 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 DESERTIFICATION worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
23 ptsWordfeud
22 ptsNYT Crossplay
21 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DESERTIFICATION
Best shorter words top 30 of 4404
esterification 19defectionist 18deifications 18edifications 18fractionised 18defecations 17deforciants 17deification 17dentifrices 17disinfector 17edification 17fictionised 17nidificates 17reifications 17transfected 17acidifiers 16defecation 16defecators 16defections 16deficients 16deforciant 16dentifrice 16factorised 16fictioneers 16foeticides 16forecasted 16fornicated 16fractioned 16fractionise 16fricandoes 16
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Words that end like DESERTIFICATION
Common words that share the ending -ATION, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATION Desertification: quick answers
Is DESERTIFICATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DESERTIFICATION is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DESERTIFICATION worth?
DESERTIFICATION scores 21 points in Scrabble, 23 in Words With Friends, 22 in Wordfeud and 21 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does desertification mean?
As a noun, desertification means “the gradual transformation of habitable land into desert”.
What words can you make with the letters in DESERTIFICATION?
You can make 4404 shorter words from DESERTIFICATION, such as ESTERIFICATION, DEFECTIONIST, DEIFICATIONS, EDIFICATIONS. See the full list.