DEMERITORIOUS
13-letter word
DEMERITORIOUS is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEMERITORIOUS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEMERITORIOUS has 13 |
| 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 DEMERITORIOUS Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DEMERITORIOUS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEMERITORIOUS — Word Stats
Is DEMERITORIOUS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEMERITORIOUS scores 16 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 16 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 16 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 18 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 16 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEMERITORIOUS are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEMERITORIOUS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEMERITORIOUS scores 18 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEMERITORIOUS scores 18 pts in WWF vs 16 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 13+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEMERITORIOUS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEMERITORIOUS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEMERITORIOUS has 13 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 DEMERITORIOUS's letters: DEEMS · DEERS · DEISM · DEIST · DEMES · DEMIT
Is DEMERITORIOUS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEMERITORIOUS 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 DEMERITORIOUS:
D________________________SD___________S Is DEMERITORIOUS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEMERITORIOUS 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 13-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEMERITORIOUS's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEMERITORIOUS
Shorter words hidden in DEMERITORIOUS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEMERITORIOUS →Anagrams of DEMERITORIOUS
No perfect anagrams exist for DEMERITORIOUS — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEMERITORIOUS
Is DEMERITORIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEMERITORIOUS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEMERITORIOUS in Scrabble?
DEMERITORIOUS scores 16 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 18 points.
Is DEMERITORIOUS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEMERITORIOUS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 18 points.
What does DEMERITORIOUS mean?
DEMERITORIOUS: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DEMERITORIOUS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEMERITORIOUS has 13 letters.
What words can you make from DEMERITORIOUS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEMERITORIOUS's letters. Short words like DE, DI, DM can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEMERITORIOUS have any anagrams?
No. DEMERITORIOUS has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEMERITORIOUS in the dictionary?
Yes. DEMERITORIOUS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.