DEVASTER
8-letter word
DEVASTER is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEVASTER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEVASTER has 8 |
| 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 DEVASTER Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DEVASTER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEVASTER — Word Stats
Is DEVASTER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEVASTER scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 13 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEVASTER are V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEVASTER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEVASTER scores 13 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEVASTER scores 13 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEVASTER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEVASTER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEVASTER has 8 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 DEVASTER's letters: ADRET · AEDES · AREST · ARETE · ASTER · ASTRE
Is DEVASTER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEVASTER 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 DEVASTER:
D______________RD______R Is DEVASTER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEVASTER 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEVASTER's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEVASTER
Shorter words hidden in DEVASTER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEVASTER →Anagrams of DEVASTER
No perfect anagrams exist for DEVASTER — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEVASTER
Is DEVASTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEVASTER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEVASTER in Scrabble?
DEVASTER scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 13 points.
Is DEVASTER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEVASTER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 13 points.
What does DEVASTER mean?
DEVASTER: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DEVASTER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEVASTER has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DEVASTER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEVASTER's letters. Short words like AD, AE, AR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEVASTER have any anagrams?
No. DEVASTER has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEVASTER in the dictionary?
Yes. DEVASTER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.