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Is DEJECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEJECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEJECT mean?

  1. verb

    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

    “These news depressed her”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

19

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + J (8) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DEJECT

Single letters that turn DEJECT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from DEJECT

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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