DESPOND
7-letter word
DESPOND is a valid Scrabble word
Is DESPOND Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DESPOND has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DESPOND Mean?
lose confidence or hope
DESPOND Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DESPOND — Word Stats
Is DESPOND Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DESPOND scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DESPOND are P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DESPOND Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DESPOND scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DESPOND scores 13 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DESPOND a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DESPOND cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DESPOND has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DESPOND's letters: DOESN · DOPED · DOPES · DOSED · NODED · NODES
Is DESPOND Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DESPOND is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DESPOND:
D____________DD_____D Is DESPOND Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DESPOND is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DESPOND's letters.
Words You Can Make From DESPOND
Shorter words hidden in DESPOND's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DESPOND →Anagrams of DESPOND
No perfect anagrams exist for DESPOND — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DESPOND
Is DESPOND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DESPOND is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DESPOND in Scrabble?
DESPOND scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is DESPOND valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DESPOND is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does DESPOND mean?
DESPOND: lose confidence or hope
Can DESPOND be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DESPOND has 7 letters.
What words can you make from DESPOND's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DESPOND's letters. Short words like DD, DE, DN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DESPOND have any anagrams?
No. DESPOND has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DESPOND in the dictionary?
Yes. DESPOND appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.